Forearm carpal muscles Flashcards
1
Q
What are the superficial carpal muscles?
A
flexor capi radialis
flexor carpi ulnaris
extensor carpi radialis longus & brevis)
extensor carpi ulnaris
2
Q
How does the flexor muscles move the wrist?
A
flex the wrist
3
Q
how does the extensor muscles move the wrist?
A
extend the wrist
4
Q
How does the flexor and extensor carpi radialis work together to move the wrist?
A
abduct the wrist (radial deviation)
5
Q
How does the flexor and extensor carpi ulnaris work together to move the wrist?
A
adduct the wrist (ulnar deviation)
6
Q
What is the nerve for the posterior compartment?
A
radial N
7
Q
how does the radial nerve run?
A
through the supinator Muscles and emerge as the posterior interoseous N (deep radial nerve)
