Wrist (radiocarpal joint) Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion (antagonists on extension)
A
- Flexor carpi radialis
- Flexor carpi ulnaris
- Palmaris longus
- Flexor digitorum superficialis
- Flexor digitorum profondus (assists)
- Flexor pollicis longus (assists)
2
Q
Extension (antagonists on flexion)
A
- Extensor carpi radialis longus
- Extensor carpi radialis brevis
- Extensor carpi ulnaris
- Extensor digitorum (assists)
- Extensor indicis (assists)
3
Q
Abduction (radial deviation) (antagonists on adduction)
A
- Extensor carpi radialis longus
- Extensor carpi radialis brevis
- Extensor pollicis longus
- Extensor pollicis brevis
- Flexor carpi radialis
- Abductor pollicis longus
4
Q
Adduction (ulnar deviation) (antagonists on abduction)
A
- Extensor carpi ulnaris
- Flexor carpi ulnaris