Summary of Muscle Action for the Wrist Flashcards
1
Q
What flexes the wrist?
A
flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris
2
Q
What extends the wrist?
A
extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis, extensor carpi ulnaris
3
Q
What muscles are used when radial deviating the wrist?
A
flexor carpi radialis, extensor carpi radialis longus
4
Q
What muscles are used when ulnar deviating the wrist?
A
flexor carpi ulnaris, extensor carpi ulnaris
