O & I: Forearm Extensors Flashcards
Origin: Brachioradialis
Proximal two thirds of supra-epicondylar ridge of humerus
Insertion: Brachioradialis
lateral surface of distal end of radius proximal to styloid process
Innervation: Brachioradialis
Radial Nerve (C5, C6, C7)
Action: Brachioradialis
Relatively weak flexion of forearm; maximal when forearm is in neutral position
Origin: Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus (ECRL)
Lateral supra-epicondylar ridge of humerus
Insertion: Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus (ECRL)
Dorsal aspect of base of 2nd metacarpal
Innervation: Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus (ECRL)
Radial Nerve (C6, C7)
Action: Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus (ECRL)
Extend and abduct hand at the wrist joint; active during fist clenching
Origin: Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (ECRB)
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Insertion: Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (ECRB)
Dorsal aspect of base of 3rd metacarpal
Innervation: Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (ECRB)
Deep Branch of radial nerve (C7, C8)
Action: Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (ECRB)
Extend and abduct hand at the wrist joint
Origin: Extensor Digitorum
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Insertion: Extensor Digitorum
Extensor expansions of medial 4 digits
Innervation: Extensor Digitorum
Deep Branch of radial nerve (C7, C8)
Action: Extensor Digitorum
Extends medial four digits primarily at metacarpophalangeal joints, secondarily at interphalangeal joints
Origin: Extensor Digiti Minimi (EDM)
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Insertion: Extensor Digiti Minimi (EDM)
Extensor expansion of 5th digit
Innervation: Extensor Digiti Minimi (EDM)
Deep Branch of radial nerve (C7, C8)
Action: Extensor Digiti Minimi (EDM)
Extends 5th digit primarily at metacarpophalangeal joint, secondarily at interphalangeal joint