Posterior Forearm Muscles Flashcards
Insertion of brachioradialis
Lateral surface of distal end of radius proximal to styloid process
Origin of brachioradialis
Proximal two thirds of lateral supra-epicondylar ridge of humerus
Innervation of brachioradialis
Radial nerve (C5, C6, C7)
Action of brachioradialis
Relatively weak flexion of elbow joint, maximal when forearm is in midpronated position
Origin of extensor carpi radialis longus
Lateral supra-epicondylar ridge of humerus
Insertion of extensor carpi radialis longus
Dorsal aspect of base of 2nd metacarpal
Innervation of extensor carpi radialis longus
Radial nerve (C6, C7)
Action of extensor carpi radialis longus
Extend and abduct wrist joint
Origin of extensor carpi radialis brevis
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Insertion of extensor carpi radialis brevis
Dorsal aspect of base of 3rd metacarpal
Innervation of extensor carpi radialis brevis
Deep branch of radial nerve (C7, C8)
Action of extensor carpi radialis brevis
Extend and abduct wrist joint
Active during first clenching
Origin of extensor digitorum
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Insertion of extensor digitorum
Extensor expansions of medial four fingers
Innervation of extensor digitorum
Deep branch of radial nerve (C7, C8)
Action of extensor digitorum
Extend wrist joint
Extend medial four fingers primarily at metacarpophalangeal joints
Secondarily at interphalangeal joints
Origin of extensor digiti minimi
Lateral epicondyle of humerus