Upper Limb Flashcards
Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm?
Biceps brachii
Which muscle is the primary muscle for abduction of the arm?
Deltoid
What muscle is responsible for adduction of the arm?
Pectoralis major
Which muscle is the primary flexor of the elbow joint?
Brachialis
What muscle is the primary extensor of the elbow joint?
Triceps brachii
Which muscle is responsible for pronation of the forearm?
Pronator teres
What muscle is responsible for supination of the forearm?
Supinator
Which muscle is the primary muscle for extension of the wrist?
Extensor carpi radialis longus
What muscle is responsible for flexion of the wrist?
Flexor carpi radialis
Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the fingers?
Abductor digiti minimi
What muscle is the primary flexor of the thumb?
Flexor pollicis longus
Which muscle is responsible for extension of the thumb?
Extensor pollicis longus
What muscle is the primary abductor of the thumb?
Abductor pollicis longus
Which muscle is responsible for opposition of the thumb?
Opponens pollicis
What muscle is the primary muscle for adduction of the thumb?
Adductor pollicis
