Muscles of the Upper Extremity: Extensor-Supinator Compartment of the Foremarm Flashcards
Brachioradialis Proximal Attachment
Proximal 2/3 of the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus
Brachioradialis Distal Attachment
Styloid process of the radius
Brachioradialis Innervation
Radial n. [C5,*C6,C7]
Brachioradialis Action
Flexes the elbow
Assists with:
-Forearm pronation and supination against resitance
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Proximal Attachment
Distal third of lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Distal Attachment
Bases of metacarpal II
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Innervation
Radial n. [*C6,C7]
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Action
Extends the wrist
Abducts the wrist
Assists with:
-Elbow flexion
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Proximal Attachment
Common extensor tendon at the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Distal Attachment
Base of metacarpal III
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Innervation
Radial n. [*C6,C7]
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Action
Extends the wrist
Abducts the wrist
Assists with:
-Elbow flexion
Extensor Digitorum Proximal Attachment
Common extensor tendon at the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Extensor Digitorum Distal Attachment
Dorsal surfaces of digits II-V via extensor hood (by central slip to the base of the middle phalanx, and by lateral bands to the base of the distal phalanx)
Extensor Digitorum Innervation
Posterior Interosseous n. (Radial) [*C7,C8]
Extensor Digitorum Action
Extends the MCP, PIP, & DIP joints of digits 2-5
Assists with:
-Wrist extension
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Proximal Attachment
Common extensor tendon at the lateral epicondyle of humerus, and posterior border of ulna