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superficial anterior muscles (4)

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pronator teres
flexor carpi radialis
palmaris longis
flexor carpi ulnaris

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intermediate anterior (1)

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flexor digitorum superficialis

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deep anterior (3)

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flexor digitorum profundus
flexor pollicis longis
pronator quadratis

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pronator teres

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(o) medial epicondyle & coronoid process (ulna)
(i) lateral radius
(inn) median n (6/7)
(act) forearm pronation & weak elbow flexion

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flexor carpi radialis

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(o) medial epicondyle
(i) base of 2nd metacarpal
(inn) median n (7/8)
(act) wrist flexion & radial deviation

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palmaris longus

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(o) medial epicondyle
(i) palmar aponeurosis
(inn) median n (7/8)
(act) weak elbow flexion; wrist flexion (tightens aponeurosis)

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flexor carpi ulnaris

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(o) medial epicondyle; olecranon (ulna)
(i) pisiform; hook of hamate; base of 5th metacarpal
(inn) ULNAR n (C7-T1)
(act) wrist flexion and ulnar deviation

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flexor digitorum superficialis

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(o) medial epicondyle; coronoid process of ulna; upper 1/2 anterior border of radius
(i) SIDES of middle phalanges (2-5 digits)
(inn) median n (C8/T1)
(act) weak flexion of elbow; flexion @ wrist, MCP, PIP joints of digits 2-5

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flexor digitorum profundus

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(o) ulna (proximal 2/3rd flexor surface); interosseous membrane
(i) Distal phalanges (palmar surface) digits 2-5
(inn)
median n (C8/T1)= radial 1/2 (index+middle)
ulnar n (C8,T1)= ulnar 1/2 (ring+pinky)
(act) flexion of wrist, MCP, PIP, DIP joints (digits 2-5)

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flexor pollicis longus

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(o) radius (middle anterior surface); interosseous membrane
(i) distal phalanx of THUMB (palmar surface)
(inn) median n (C8/T1)- ANT. INTEROSSEOUS
(act) wrist flexion and radial deviation; flexion of carpometacarpal joint of thumb; flexion of MCP + IP joints of thumb

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pronator quadratus

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(o) distal anterior 1/4 of ulna
(i) distal anterior 1/4 of radius
(inn) median n (C8/T1)
(act) hand pronation & stabilization of the distal radioulnar joint

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superficial posterior muscles

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extensor digitorum
extensor digiti minimi
extensor carpi ulnaris

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deep posterior muscles

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supinator
abductor pollicis longus
extensor pollicis brevis
extensor pollicis longus
extensor indicis

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radialis group (posterior muscles)

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brachioradialis
extensor carpi radialis longus
extensor carpi radialis brevis

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extensor digitorum

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(o) lateral epicondyle
(i) dorsal digital expansion (digits 2-5)
(inn) radial n (7/8)
(act) wrist extension MCP, PIP, DCP joints digits 2-5; extension/abduction of 5th (pinky)

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extensor digiti minimi

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(o) lateral epicondyle
(i) dorsal digital expansion of 5th digit (pinky)
(inn) radial n (7/8)
(act) wrist extension; ulnar abduction of hand MCP, PIP, DIP joints of 5th digit; 5th digit extension + abduction

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extensor carpi ulnaris

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(o) lateral epicondyle
(i) base of 5th metacarpal
(inn) radial n (7/8)
(act) wrist extension; ulnar deviation

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supinator

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(o) olecranon; lateral epicondyle; radial collateral ligament; annular ligament of radius
(i) radius (btw rad tuberosity + insertion of pronator teres)
(inn) radial n (6/7)
(act) supination of radioulnar joints

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abductor pollicis longus

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(o) radius + ulna (interosseous membrane)
(i) base of 1st metacarpal (thumb)
(inn) radial n (7/8)
(act) abduction of hand @ radiocarpal joint; extension at carpometacarpal + MCP joints of thumb

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extensor pollicis brevis

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(o) radius (post surface) + interosseous membrane
(i) base of proximal phalanx of thumb
(inn) radial n (7/8)
(act) radial deviation of hand @ radiocarpal joint; extension carpometacarpal and MCP joints of the thumb

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extensor pollicis longus

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(o) ulnar (post surface)+ interosseous membrane
(i) base of distal phalanx of thumb
(inn) radial n (7/8)
(act) wrist extension and radial deviation of hand; adduction @ carpometacarpal joint; extension @ MCP and IP joints

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extensor indicis

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(o) ulnar (post surface) + interosseous membrane
(i) posterior digital extension of 2nd digit
(inn) radial n (7/8)
(act) wrist extension; extension of MCP, PIP, DIP joints of 2nd digit

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brachioradialis

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(o) distal humerus (lateral surface); lateral intermuscular septum
(i) styloid process of radius
(inn) radial n (5/6)
(act) elbow flexion; forearm semi-supination

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extensor carpi radialis longus

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(o) lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus; lateral intermuscular septum
(i) 2nd metacarpal (base)
(inn) radial n (5/6)
(act) weak elbow flexion; wrist extension + abduction

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extensor carpi radialis brevis
(o) lateral epicondyle (i) 3rd metacarpal (base) (inn) radial n (7/8) (act) weak elbow flexion; wrist extension + abduction
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thenar muscles (4)
adductor pollicis abductor pollicis brevis flexor pollicis brevis (superficial and deep head) opponens pollicis
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what intrinsic hand muscle has a superficial and deep head and where do they originate?
flexor pollicis brevis - superficial head= flexor retinaculum - deep head= capitate + trapezium
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hypothenar muscles (3; technically 4 total)
opponens digiti minimi flexor digiti minimi brevis abductor digiti minimi - palmaris brevis
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metacarpal muscles (3)
lumbrical (4 muscles) dorsal interossei (4 muscles) palmar interossei (3 muscles)
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dorsal interossei generally _(AB/ADD)__ the ______ joint
dorsal interossei ABDUCT the MCP joint
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palmar interossei generally _(AB/ADD)__ the ______ joint
palmar interossei generally ADDUCT the MCP joint
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why does the 3rd digit (middle finger) NOT have palmar interossei muscle attachment?
the 3rd digit (middle finger) is the midline for finger adduction/abduction; therefore it is already in the "adducted" position
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adductor pollicis (2 heads)
o) transverse head: 3rd metacarpal (palmar surface) oblique head: capitate, base of 2nd + 3rd metacarpal i) thumb (base of proximal phalanx) via ulnar sesamoid inn) ulnar n (C8,T1) act) adduction of CMC joint of thumb; flex of thumb MCP joint
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abductor pollicis brevis
o) scaphoid; trapezium; flexor retinaculum i) thumb (base of proximal phalanx) via radial sesamoid inn) median n (C8,T1) act) abduction of CMC joint of thumb
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flexor pollicis brevis (2 heads)
o) superficial head: flexor retinaculum deep head: capitate + trapezium i) thumb (base of proximal phalanx) via radial sesamoid inn) superficial head: median n (C8,T1) deep head: ulnar n (C8,T1) act) flexion of CMC joint of thumb
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opponens pollicis
o) trapezium i) 1st metacarpal (radial border) inn) median n (C8, T1) act) opposition at CMC joint of thumb
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opponens digiti minimi
o) hook of hamate; flexor retinaculum i) 5th metacarpal (ulna border) inn) ulnar n (C8,T1) act) opposition- draws metacarpal in palmar direction
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flexor digiti minimi brevis
o) hook of hamate; flexor retinaculum i) 5th proximal phalanx (base) inn) ulnar n (C8,T1) act) flexion of pinky MCP joint
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abductor digiti minimi
o) pisiform bone i) 5th proximal phalanx (ulnar base) + dorsal digital expansion of 5th digit inn) ulnar n (C8,T1) act) flexion and abduction of pinky MCP joint; extension of pinky PIP and DIP joints
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palmaris brevis
o) palmar aponeurosis (ulnar border) i) skin of hypothenar eminence inn) ulnar n (C8,T1) act) tightens the palmar aponeurosis (protective function) ... this action sounds similar to what forearm muscle?
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lumbricals (1 and 2)
o) TENDONS of flexor digitorum produndus- radial sides i) 2nd and 3rd digit inn) median n (C8,T1) act) 2nd- 5th digits: MCP joint flexion; extension at the proximal and distal IP joints of 2nd to 5th digits
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lumbricals (3 and 4)
o) TENDONS of flexor digitorum produndus- medial and lateral sides i) 4th and 5th digit inn) ulnar n (C8,T1) act) 2nd- 5th digits: MCP joint flexion; extension at the proximal and distal IP joints
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dorsal interossei (1st)
o) 1st and 2nd metacarpals (adj sides, 2 heads) i) 2nd digit; 2nd proximal phalanx (radial side) inn) ulnar n (C8,T1) act) 2nd-4th digits: MCP joint flexion; extension and abduction at proximal and distal IP joints FROM 3RD digit (away from middle finger)
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dorsal interossei (2nd)
o) 2nd and 3rd metacarpals (adj sides, 2 heads) i) 3rd digit; 3rd proximal phalanx (radial side) inn) ulnar n (C8,T1) act) 2nd-4th digits: MCP joint flexion; extension and abduction at proximal and distal IP joints FROM 3RD digit (away from middle finger)
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dorsal interossei (3rd)
o) 3rd and 4th metacarpals (adj sides, 2 heads) i) 3rd digit; 3rd proximal phalanx (ULNAR side) inn) ulnar n (C8,T1) act) 2nd-4th digits: MCP joint flexion; extension and abduction at proximal and distal IP joints FROM 3RD digit (away from middle finger)
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dorsal interossei (4th)
o) 4th and 5th metacarpals (adj sides, 2 heads) i) 4th digit; 4th proximal phalanx (ULNAR side) inn) ulnar n (C8,T1) act) 2nd-4th digits: MCP joint flexion; extension and abduction at proximal and distal IP joints FROM 3RD digit (away from middle finger)
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palmar interossei (1st)
o) 2nd metacarpal (ulnar side) i) 2nd digit; 2nd proximal phalanx (base) inn) ulnar n (C8,T1) act) 2nd/4th/5th digits: MCP joint flexion; extension and adduction TOWARD 3rd digit (fingers move towards middle finger)
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palmar interossei (2nd)
o) 4th metacarpal (radial side) i) 4th digit; 4th proximal phalanx (base) inn) ulnar n (C8,T1) act) 2nd/4th/5th digits: MCP joint flexion; extension and adduction TOWARD 3rd digit (fingers move towards middle finger)
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palmar interossei (3rd)
o) 5th metacarpal (radial side) i) 5th digit; 5th proximal phalanx (base) inn) ulnar n (C8,T1) act) 2nd/4th/5th digits: MCP joint flexion; extension and adduction TOWARD 3rd digit (fingers move towards middle finger)
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what forearm muscles originate in the interosseous membrane?
- flexor digitorum profundus - flexor pollicis longus - abductor pollicis longus - extensor pollicis longus - extensor pollicis longus - extensor indicis
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what is another term for wrist abduction? wrist adduction?
wrist abduction (or abduction of the radiocarpal joint)= radial deviation wrist adduction= ulnar deviation
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what muscles cause radial deviation?
flexor carpi radialis flexor pollicis longus abductor pollicis longus extensor pollicis brevis extensor pollicis longus extensor carpi radialis (longus+brevis)
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what muscles cause ulnar deviation?
flexor carpi ulnaris extensor carpi ulnaris
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what are the muscles of the anterior forearm innervated by ulnar n. (2 ms)
flexor carpi ulnaris flexor digitorum profundus (ulnar 1/2- ring + pinky finger)
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what muscles originate at the medial epicondyle?
pronator teres flexor carpi radialis palmaris longus flexor carpi ulnaris flexor digitorum superficialis
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what muscles originate at the lateral epicondyle?
extensor digitorum extensor digiti minimi extensor carpi ulnaris supinator extensor carpi radialis brevis
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the posterior forearm muscles are innervated by what nerve?
radial n (C5-T1)
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the nerve branch that innervates the THENAR muscles are.... (be specific, what branch of what major nerve)
Median recurrent n.
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the _____________ tendon runs between the 2 heads of the flexor pollicis brevis
flexor pollicis longus
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