Muscles that move the Forearm and Hand

Question 1

Biceps Brachii Origin

Answer 1

Short head: Coracoid process of scapula

Long head: Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula

Question 2

Biceps Brachii Insertion

Answer 2

Radial tuberosity

Question 3

Biceps Brachii Action

Answer 3

Flexion of arm at elbow

Supination of forearm

Question 4

Brachialis Origin

Answer 4

Anterior distal surface of humerus

Question 5

Brachialis Insertion

Answer 5

Coronoid process of ulna

Question 6

Brachialis Action

Answer 6

Major flexor at elbow

Question 7

Brachioradialis Origin

Answer 7

Lateral epicondyle of the humerus

Question 8

Brachioradialis Insertion

Answer 8

Radial styloid process

Question 9

Brachioradialis Action

Answer 9

Flexion of arm at elbow

Supination of forearm

Question 10

Pronator Teres Origin

Answer 10

Medial epicondyle of the humerus and the coronoid process of the ulna

Question 11

Pronator Teres Insertion

Answer 11

Mid-lateral surface of the radius

Question 12

Pronator Teres Action

Answer 12

Pronation of forearm

Question 13

Pronator Quadrates Origin

Answer 13

Anterior and medial surfaces of distal ulna

Question 14

Pronator Quadrates Insertion

Answer 14

Anterolateral surface of distal radius

Question 15

Pronator Quadrates Action

Answer 15

Pronation of forearm