Posterior Compartment of the Forearm Flashcards
Brachioradialis origin?
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Brachioradialis insertion?
Styloid process of radius
Brachioradialis action?
Flexes elbow
Brachioradialis innervation?
Radial n.
Extensor carpi radialis longus origin?
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Extensor carpi radialis longus insertion?
Dorsal surface of metacarpal II
Extensor carpi radialis longus action?
Extends wrist, abducts hand
Extensor carpi radialis longus innervation?
Radial n.
Extensor carpi radialis brevis origin?
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Extensor carpi radialis brevis insertion?
Doral surface of metacarpal III
Extensor carpi radialis brevis action?
Extends wrist, abducts hand
Extensor carpi radialis brevis innervation?
Radial n.
Extensor digitorum origin?
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Extensor digitorum insertion?
Dorsal surface digits 2-5
Extensor digitorum action?
Extends wrist, extends digits 2-5