Superficial flexors of the forearm Flashcards
Where is the common origin of the 4 superficial flexors of the forearm?
Medial epicondyle
Where does pronator teres insert?
Roughening on the middle of lateral surface of radius
What is the action of pronator teres?
Pronates and flexes forearm at the elbow
Where does flexor carpi radialis insert?
Base of metacarpals 2 and 3
What is the action of flexor carpi radialis?
Flexion and abduction of the wrist
Where does flexor carpi ulnaris insert?
Pisiform bone, hamate and metacarpal V via ligaments
What is the action of flexor carpi ulnaris?
Flexion and adduction of the wrist
Where does palmaris longus insert?
Distal half of flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis
What is the action of palmaris longus?
Flexes hand at wrist and tightens palamr aponeurosis
What is the common innervation of the superficial flexors and what is the exception?
Median Nerve (C7, C8), Flexor carpi ulnaris is ulnar nerve (C7, C8)
