Forearm Flashcards
(31 cards)
What is the origin of the biceps brachii?
The biceps brachii originates from the scapula.
Where does the biceps brachii insert?
The biceps brachii inserts at the radial tuberosity.
Which nerve supplies the biceps brachii?
The musculocutaneous nerve supplies the biceps brachii.
True or False: The brachialis muscle is responsible for elbow flexion.
True.
What is the origin of the brachialis muscle?
The brachialis originates from the humerus.
Where does the brachialis muscle insert?
The brachialis inserts at the ulnar tuberosity.
Which nerve supplies the brachialis muscle?
The musculocutaneous nerve supplies the brachialis muscle.
Fill in the blank: The triceps brachii originates from the _____ and the scapula.
humerus
What is the insertion point of the triceps brachii?
The triceps brachii inserts at the olecranon process of the ulna.
Which nerve innervates the triceps brachii?
The radial nerve innervates the triceps brachii.
True or False: The pronator teres muscle is involved in forearm pronation.
True.
What is the origin of the pronator teres?
The pronator teres originates from the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Where does the pronator teres insert?
The pronator teres inserts at the midshaft of the radius.
Which nerve supplies the pronator teres?
The median nerve supplies the pronator teres.
What is the primary action of the flexor carpi radialis?
The primary action of the flexor carpi radialis is wrist flexion and abduction.
What is the origin of the flexor carpi radialis?
The flexor carpi radialis originates from the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Where does the flexor carpi radialis insert?
The flexor carpi radialis inserts at the base of the second metacarpal.
Which nerve supplies the flexor carpi radialis?
The median nerve supplies the flexor carpi radialis.
Fill in the blank: The flexor carpi ulnaris originates from the _____ epicondyle of the humerus.
medial
Where does the flexor carpi ulnaris insert?
The flexor carpi ulnaris inserts at the pisiform and hook of hamate.
Which nerve supplies the flexor carpi ulnaris?
The ulnar nerve supplies the flexor carpi ulnaris.
What is the action of the extensor carpi radialis longus?
The action of the extensor carpi radialis longus is wrist extension and abduction.
What is the origin of the extensor carpi radialis longus?
The extensor carpi radialis longus originates from the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus.
Where does the extensor carpi radialis longus insert?
The extensor carpi radialis longus inserts at the base of the second metacarpal.
