Posterior Superficial Forearm Flashcards
1
Q
Origin of the Brachioradialis
A
- Supracondylar ridge/humerus
2
Q
Insertion of the Brachioradialis
A
- Styloid process/radius
3
Q
Action of the Brachioradialis
A
- Flexes forearm
4
Q
Nerve supply of the Brachioradialis
A
- Radial nerve
5
Q
Origin of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
A
- Lateral epicondyle/humerus
6
Q
Insertion of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
A
- 2nd metacarpal
7
Q
Action of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
A
- Extends the hand
8
Q
Nerve supply of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
A
- Radial nerve
9
Q
Origin of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
A
- Lateral epicondyle/humerus
10
Q
Insertion of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
A
- 3rd metacarpal
11
Q
Action of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
A
- Extends the hand
12
Q
Nerve supply of the Extensor Carpi Brevis
A
- Radial nerve
13
Q
Origin of the Extensor Digitorum Maximus
A
- Lateral epicondyle/humerus
14
Q
Insertion of the Extensor Digitorum Maximus
A
- Middle phalanges/digits 2-5
15
Q
Action of the Extensor Digitorum Maximus
A
- Extends hand
