Supinator Flashcards
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Supinator (ORIGIN)
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Lateral epicondyle of the humerus, radial collateral ligament, annular ligament, and supinator fossa of the ulna
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Supinator (INSERTION)
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Lateral, posterior and anterior surfaces of proximal 1/3 of radius
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Supinator (INNERVATION)
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Deep branch of radial nerve (C5 and C6)
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Supinator (BLOOD SUPPLY)
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Recurrent interosseous artery
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Supinator (ACTION)
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Supinates forearm (i.e., rotates radius to turn palm anteriorly)