4.1.1. Extensor and Abductor/Addutor Muscles of the Hand at the Wrist Joint Flashcards Preview

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Flashcards in 4.1.1. Extensor and Abductor/Addutor Muscles of the Hand at the Wrist Joint Deck (25)
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1
Q

What are the Muscles of the Posterior Forearm commonly known as?

A

Extensor Muscles

2
Q

What is the General Function of these Muscles?

A

To Produce Extension at the Wrists and Fingers

3
Q

Which Nerve innervates the Muscles of the Posterior Forearm?

A

The Radial Nerve

4
Q
  1. How many groups can the Muscles of the Posterior Forearm be Divided into, Anatomically?
  2. What are they?
A
  1. 2
  2. a) Superficial Muscles of the Posterior Forearm
  3. b) Deep Muscles of the Posterior Forearm
5
Q
  1. How many groups can the Muscles of the Posterior Forearm be Divided into, Functionally?
  2. What are they?
A
  1. 3
  2. a) Muscles which Extend and Abduct / Adduct the Hand at the Wrist Joint
  3. b) Muscles which Extend the Medial 4 Digits
  4. c) Muscles which Extend or Abduct the Thumb
6
Q

What are the 3 Muscles which Extend and Abduct / Adduct the Hand at the Wrist Joint?

A
  1. Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
  2. Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
  3. Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
7
Q

Where are the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Positioned in the Posterior Forearm?

A

Laterally

8
Q

Is the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus an Anatomically Superficial or Deep Muscle of the Posterior Forearm?

A

Superficial

9
Q

Where does the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Originate from?

A

Supracondylar Ridge of the Humerus

10
Q

Where does the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus attach distally?

A
  1. Metacarpal II

2. Metacarpal III

11
Q

What is the function of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus?

A
  1. Extension of the Wrist

2. Abduction of the Wrist

12
Q

What is the innervation of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus?

A

Radial Nerve

13
Q

Where are the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Positioned in the Posterior Forearm?

A

Laterally

14
Q

Is the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis an Anatomically Superficial or Deep Muscle of the Posterior Forearm?

A

Superficial

15
Q

Where does the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Originate from?

A

Lateral Epicondyle of the Humerus

16
Q

Where does the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis attach distally?

A
  1. Metacarpal II

2. Metacarpal III

17
Q

What is the function of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis?

A
  1. Extension of the Wrist

2. Abduction of the Wrist

18
Q

What is the innervation of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis?

A

Radial Nerve

19
Q

Where are the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Positioned in the Posterior Forearm?

A

Medially

20
Q

Is the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris an Anatomically Superficial or Deep Muscle of the Posterior Forearm?

A

Superficial

21
Q

Where does the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Originate from?

A

Lateral Epicondyle of the Humerus

22
Q

Where does the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris attach distally?

A

Base of Metacarpal V

23
Q

What is the function of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris?

A
  1. Extension of the Wrist

2. Adduction of the Wrist

24
Q

What is the innervation of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris?

A

Radial Nerve

25
Q

Which Muscle of the Anterior Compartment of the Forearm helps with Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus and Brevis with Abduction?

A

Flexor Carpi Radialis

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