Posterior Forearm Muscles Flashcards
What is the Location of Supinator
Floor of the Cubital Fossa
What are the Origins of the Supinator
Lateral Epicondyle, Radial Collateral and Anular Ligament, Proximal Ulna (Supinator fossa and Supinator crest)
What are the Insertions of Supinator
Posterior, Lateral and Anterior surfaces of the Proximal Radius
What is the Action of Supinator
Primary Supinator of the Forearm
What is the Innervation of Supinator
Radial Nerve
What is the Location of Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Most Medial of the group, Tendon lies just Medial to the Ulnar Styloid Process at the Wrist
What are the Origins of Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Humeral Head - CET
Ulnar Head - Posterior Border of the Ulna
What is the Insertion of Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Base of the 5th Metacarpal
What are the Actions of Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Extends wrist (with ECRL and ECRB) and Adducts the Wrist (with FCU)
What is the Innervation of Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Radial Nerve
What is the Location of Abductor Pollicis Longus
Tendon travels in a common synovial sheath with Extensor Pollicis Brevis
What are the Origins of Abductor Pollicis Longus
Posterior surface of the Radius, Ulna and Interosseous Membrane
What is the Insertion of Abductor Pollicis Longus
Base of 1st Metacarpal
What are the Actions of Abductor Pollicis Longus
Abducts thumb, Assists with wrist and Thumb Extension
What is the Innervation of Abductor Pollicis Longus
Radial Nerve
What is the Location of Extensor Pollicis Longus
Tendon travels Medial to Lister’s Tubercle
What are the Origins of Extensor Pollicis Longus
Posterior surface of Ulna and Interosseous Membrane
What is the Insertion of Extensor Pollicis Longus
Base of Distal Phalanx of Thumb (only extensor muscle to attach here)
What are the Actions of Extensor Pollicis Longus
Extends the IP, and MCP joints of Thumb, Extends Wrist
What is the Innervation of Extensor Pollicis Longus
Radial Nerve
What is the Location of Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Slightly Medial and Deep to ECRL, Lateral to Lister’s Tubercle on Radius