Superficial Flexor-Pronator Forearm Muscles

Question 1

Pronator Teres Origin and Insertion

Answer 1

Origin- medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna

Insertion- lateral surface of radius

Question 2

Pronator Teres Action

Answer 2

Pronate the forearm; assist to flex the elbow

Question 3

Flexor Carpi Radialis Origin and insertion

Answer 3

Origin- medial epicondyle of humerus

Insertion- base of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals

Question 4

Flexor Carpi Radialis action

Answer 4

Flex and abduct the wrist; may assist to flex the elbow

Question 5

Palmaris Longus origin and insertion

Answer 5

Origin- medial epicondyle of humerus

Insertion- flexor Retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis

Question 6

Palmaris longus action

Answer 6

Tense the palmar fascia; flex the wrist; may assist to flex elbow

Question 7

Flexor carpi ulnaris origin and insertion

Answer 7

Origin- Humeral head: medial epicondyle of humerus
Ulnar head: Posterior surface of proximal ulna (olecranon process)

Insertion- pisiform, hook of hamate and base or 5th metacarpal

Question 8

Flexor Carpi ulnaris action

Answer 8

Flex and adduct the wrist; assist to flex the elbow