Superficial Muscles of Anterior Forearm

Question 0

Flexor Carpi Radialis

Answer 0

Origin: Medial Epicondyle of Humerus
Insertion: Base of 2nd Metacarpal (variable on 3rd)
Action: Flexes and Abduct (radially deviates) at wrist joint
Nerve: Median

Question 1

Pronator Teres

Answer 1

Origin: Medial Epicondyle of Humerus, Coronoid Process of Ulna
Insertion: Lateral Radius midshaft
Action: Pronates Forearm
Nerve: Median

Question 2

Palmaris Longus

Answer 2

Origin: Medial Epicondyle of Humerus
Insertion: Palmar Aponeurosis
Action: Flexes the Wrist
Nerve: Median

Question 3

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

Answer 3

Origin: Medial Epicondyle of Humerus, Olecranon
Insertion: Pisiform, Hook of Hamate, Base of 5th Metacarpal
Action: Flexes and Adducts hand at Wrist
Nerve: Ulnar