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Flashcards in Muscles Around Elbow Deck (27)
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1
Q

Brachialis Insertion

A

Coronoid process and tuberosity of ulna

2
Q

Brachialis Action

A

Flexing of forearm in all positions

3
Q

Brachioradialis Origin

A

Proximal 2/3 of later supracondylar ridge of humerus

4
Q

Brachioradialis Insertion

A

Lateral side of distal end of radius - stylus process

5
Q

Brachioradialis Action

A

Weak flexion of the forearm when forearm is midpronated

6
Q

Extensor Capri Radialis Longus Origin

A

Distal 1/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus

7
Q

Extensor Capri Radialis Longus Insertion

A

Dorsal base of 3rd metacarpal and slip to 2nd metacarpal

8
Q

Extensor Capri Radialis Longus Action

A

Extends and abducts/radial deviates hand at wrist

9
Q

Extensor Capri Radialis Brevis Origin

A

Lateral epicondyle of humerus

10
Q

Extensor Capri Radialis Brevis Insertion

A

Dorsal base of 3rd metacarpal and slip to 2nd metacarpal

11
Q

Extensor Capri Radialis Brevis Action

A

Extends and abducts/radial deviates hand at wrist

12
Q

Extensor Capri Ulnaris Origin

A

Lateral epicondyle of humerus and posterior border of ulna

13
Q

Extensor Capri Ulnaris Insertion

A

Dorsal base of 5th metacarpal

14
Q

Extensor Capri Ulnaris Action

A

Extends and adducts hand at wrist

15
Q

Pronator Teres Origin

A

Two heads: medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna

16
Q

Pronator Teres Insertion

A

Midway along lateral surface of radius

17
Q

Pronator Teres Action

A

Pronates forearm and assist with elbow flexion

18
Q

Flexor Carpi Radialis Origin

A

Medial epicondyle of humerus

19
Q

Flexor Carpi Radialis Insertion

A

Base of 2nd metacarpal

20
Q

Flexor Carpi Radialis Action

A

Flexes and abducts the hand at wrist

21
Q

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Origin

A

Humeral head: medial epicondyle of humerus

Ulnar head: olecranon and posterior border of ulna

22
Q

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Insertion

A

Pisiform bone, hook of hamate, base of 5th metacarpal

23
Q

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Action

A

Flexes and adducts hand at wrist

24
Q

Supinator Origin

A

Lateral epicondyle of humerus, supinator crest of ulna

25
Q

Supinator Insertion

A

Lateral, posterior, and anterior surfaces of proximal 1/3 of radius

26
Q

Supinator Action

A

Supinator forearm

27
Q

Brachialis Origin

A

Distal 1/3 of anterior surface of humerus