Chapter 3 - Major Muscles that Act at the Wrist

Question 1

Flexor Carpi Radiallis
1 - Primary Functions
2 - Selected Exercises that impact this muscle.

Answer 1

1 - Flexion
2 - Wrist curls, grip strengthening exercises for Raquet sports

Question 2

Flexor Caprii Ulnaris
1 - Primary Functions
2 - Selected Exercises that impact this muscle.

Answer 2

1 - Flexion
2 - Same as Flexor Carpi Radiallis
(Wrist curls, grip strengthening exercises for racquet sports)

Question 3

Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
1 - Primary Functions
2 - Selected Exercises that impact this muscle.

Answer 3

1 - Extension
2 - “Reverse” wrist curls, racquet sports particularly tennis

Question 4

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
1 - Primary Functions
2 - Selected Exercises that impact this muscle.

Answer 4

1 - Extension
2 - Same as extensor carpi radials longus (reverse wrist curls, racquet sports, particularly tennis)

Question 5

Palmaris Longus
1 - Primary Functions
2 - Selected Exercises that impact this muscle.

Answer 5

1 - Flexion
2 - Wrist Curls