Posterior Forearm Flashcards
10 muscles of posterior forearm
supinator extensor carpi radialis longus extensor carpi radialis brevis extensor digitorum extensor digiti minimi extensor carpi ulnaris abductor pollicis longus extensor pollicis brevis extensor pollicis longus extensor indicis
Origin of supinator
lateral epicondyle of humerus, radial collateral ligament, annular radial ligament, olecranon
Insertion of supinator
lateral/posterior/anterior surfaces of radius
Innervation of supinator
radial nerve C5/6
Function of supinator
supinates forearm
Origin of extensor carpi radialis longus
lateral supracondylar ridge
Insertion of extensor carpi radialis longus
base 2nd metacarpal
Innervation of extensor carpi radialis longus
radial nerve C6/7
Function of extensor carpi radialis longus
extends and abducts hand
Origin of extensor carpi radialis brevis
lateral epicondyle of humerus
Insertion of extensor carpi radialis brevis
base 3rd metacarpal
Innervation of extensor carpi radialis brevis
radial nerve C7/8
Function of extensor carpi radialis brevis
extends and abducts hand
Origin of extensor digitorum
lateral epicondyle of humerus
Insertion of extensor digitorum
extensor expansions of fingers 2-5
Innervation of extensor digitorum
radial nerve C7/8