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

Extensor carpi ulnaris function
Extension and UD of the wrist
