Upper extremity muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Biceps brachii (short and long head)
A
Flex and supinate forearm
2
Q
Brachialis
A
Flex forearm
3
Q
Brachioradialis
A
Flex forearm
4
Q
Coracobrachialis
A
Flex and adduct arm
5
Q
Deltoid
A
Abduct arm
6
Q
Extensor carpi radialis brevis/longus
A
Extend and abduct hand
7
Q
Extensor carpi ulnaris
A
Extend and adduct hand
8
Q
Extensor digitorum
A
Extend fingers
9
Q
Flexor carpi radialis
A
Flex and abduct hand
10
Q
Flexor carpi ulnaris
A
Flex and adduct hand
11
Q
Palmaris longus
A
Tense palmar fascia
12
Q
Pronator teres
A
Pronate forearm
13
Q
Triceps branchii (lng, lateral, and medial head)
A
Extend forearm