superficial layers of the anterior forearm Flashcards
pronator teres insertion
middle of convexity of lateral surface of radius
pronator teres origin
ulnar head: coronoid process of ulna
humeral head: medial epicondyle of humerus
innervation of the pronator teres
median nerve
action of pronator teres
pronates and flexes forearm
flexor carpi radialis origin
medial epicondyle of humerus
flexor carpi radialis insertion
base of 2nd (3rd) metacarpal
flexor carpi radialis innervation
median nerve
palmaris longus origin
medial epicondyle of humerus
palmaris longus insertion
distal half of flexor retinaculum, palmar aponeurosis
palmaris longus innervation
median nerve
palmaris longus action
flexes hand at wrist and tenses palmar aponeurosis
flexor carpi ulnaris humoral head and ulnar head origin
olecranon and posterior border of ulna (via aponeurosis)
flexor carpi ulnaris humeral head and ulnar head insertion
pisiform hook of hammate, 5th metacarpal
flexor carpi ulnaris humeral head and ulnar head innervation
ulnar nerve
flexor carpi ulnaris humeral head and ulnar head action
flexes and adducts hand at wrist