Anterior muscles of the Forearm Flashcards
How many layers are the anterior muscles of the forearm arranged in
Superficial, middle and deep
What muscles are located in the superficial layer of the anterior forearm
(Lateral to medial)
Pronator teres
Flexor carpi radialis
Palmaris longus
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Where are superficial muscles of the anterior forearm attached proximally
Medial epicondyle of the humerus
What does the pronator teres do
Pronator of the proximal radioulnar joint
What does the flexor carpi radialis (FCR)
Flexes and abducts the wrist
Where does the flexor carpi radialis insert
Radial side of the wrist
What is the shape of the palmaris longus
Small muscle belly but long and thin
Where does the palmaris longus insert
Into fascia of the palm of the hand
What does the flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU) do
Flexes and adducts the wrist
Where does the flexor carpi ulnaris insert
Ulna side of the wrist
What is the flexor carpi ulnaris innervated by
Ulnar nerve
What are the two general rules of the anterior muscles of the forearm
Most are flexors of the wrist, fingers or thumb
Most are innervated by the median nerve
What muscles are in the middle layer of the anterior muscles of the forearm
Flexor digitorum superficalis (FDS)
How many tendons does the flexor digitorum superficalis give rise to
4
What are the muscles of the deep layer of the anterior compartment of the forearm
Flexor digitorum profundus
Flexor pollicis longus
Pronator quadratus
