Naming forearm muscles

Question 1

What are the “Actions” of the muscles and what are their definitions?

Answer 1

Example:

1. Pronator/supinator
2. Flexor/extensor
3. Abductor/Adductor

Definition

1. Pronate/Supinate
2. Flex/Extend
3. Abduct/Adduct

Question 2

What are the “locations of origin/insertion” and what are their definitions?

Answer 2

Example:

1. Palmaris
2. Carpi
3. Digitorum
4. Pollicis
5. Indicis
6. Digiti minimi

Definition

1. Palm
2. Carpals of wrist
3. Digits or fingers
4. Thumb (pollex)
5. Index finger
6. Little finger

Question 3

What are the “Locations or positions” and what are their definitions?

Answer 3

Examples:

1. Radialis/Ulnaris
2. Superficialis/Profundus

Definition:

1. Radius/Ulnar
2. Superficial/Deep

They always come as a pair. There will not be one without the other

Question 4

What are the “Shapes” and what are their definitions?

Answer 4

Examples:

1. Teres
2. Quadratus

Definition:

1. Round
2. Quadrangular (Square)

Question 5

What are the “Sizes” and what are the definitions?

Answer 5

Examples:
1. Longus/Bevis

Definition:
1. Long/Short