Posterior Forearm And Hand Flashcards
What are the extensor/posterior superficial deep muscles of the forearm
Brachioradialis
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Extensor Digitorum
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Extensor Digiti Minimi
What are the deep layers of the extensor/posterior compartment of the forearm?
Supinator
Abductor Pollicis Longus
Extensor Pollicis Longus
Extensor Pollicis Brevis
Extensor Indicis
Where do most muscles arise from?
Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Function & innervation: brachioradialis
Forearm flexion & radial nerve
Function & innervation: extensor carpi radialis longus
Extension/abduction of hand & radial nerve
Function & innervation: extensor carpi radialis Brevis
Extension/abduction of hand & radial nerve
Function & innervation: extensor carpi radialis Brevis
Extension/abduction of hand & radial nerve
Function & innervation: Extensor digitorum
Extension of fingers/hand & radial nerve
Function & innervation: Extensor carpi ulnaris
Extension/adduction of hand & radial nerve
Function & innervation: Extensor digiti minimi
Extension of 5th digit & radial nerve
Function & innervation: supinator
Forearm supination & radial nerve
Function & innervation: abductor pollicis longus
Abduction/extinction of thumb & radial nerve
Function & innervation: extensor pollicis longus
Extension of 1st digit at IP + MCP joint & radial nerve
Function & innervation: extensor pollicis Brevis
Extension of 1st digit at MCP joint & radial nerve
Function & innervation: Extensor indicis extension
Extension of 2nd digit (index) & radial nerve