Wrist Flashcards
flexor carpi ulnaris origin
Humeral head: med epi of the humerus via the common forearm flexor tendon Ulnar head: upper 2/3 of the posterior border of the ulna
flexor carpi ulnaris insertion
Pisiform bone
flexor carpi ulnaris nerve supply
Ulnar n. C8, T1
flexor carpi ulnaris function
Flexion and adduction (UD) of the wrist
extensor carpi radialis longus origin
Lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus; the common extensor tendon
extensor carpi radialis longus insertion
Base of the 2nd MC
extensor carpi radialis longus nerve supply
Radial n. C6, C7
extensor carpi radialis longus function
Extension and RD of the wrist; assists in extension of the elbow
Extensor carpi radialis brevis origin
Lateral epicondyle of the humerus; the common extensor tendon; radial collateral ligament of the elbow
Extensor carpi radialis brevis insertion
Base of the 3rd MC bone
Extensor carpi radialis brevis nerve supply
Radial n.C6, C7
Extensor carpi radialis brevis function
Extension and RD of the wrist
Extensor carpi ulnaris origin
Lateral epicondyle of the humerus via the common extensor tendon; dorsal border of the ulna
Extensor carpi ulnaris insertion
Base of the 5th MC
Extensor carpi ulnaris nerve supply
Deep radial n. C6-C8