MSK 8 Flashcards
(113 cards)
all posterior forearm compartment muscles are innervated by what?
radial nerve
what is the origin of the brachioradialis?
proximal 2/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of huemrus
what is the insertion of the brachioradialis?
lateral surface of distal end of radius proximal to styloid process
what is the function of the brachioradialis?
flexion of the forearm
what is the innervation of the brachioradialis?
radial nerve
what is the origin of extensor carpi radialis longus?
distal 1/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
what is the insertion of the extensor carpi radialis longus?
base of 2nd metacarpal bone
what are the functions of the extensor carpi radialis longus?
- extension of hand at wrist
- radial deviation (abduction) of wrist
- flexion of elbow (weak)
what is the innervation of the extensor carpi radialis longus?
radial nerve
what is the origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis?
lateral epicondyle of humerus
what is the insertion of the extensor carpi radialis brevis?
base of 3rd metacarpal bone
what are the functions of the extensor carpi radialis brevis?
- extension of hand at wrist
- radial deviation (abduction) of wrist
what is the innervation of the extensor carpi radialis brevis?
radial nerve
what does the mobile wad of 3 consist of?
brachioradialis, extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis
what is the origin of the extensor digitorum?
lateral epicondyle of humerus (via common extensor tendon)
what is the insertion of the extensor digitorum?
distal and middle phalanges of fingers #2-5
what are the functions of the extensor digitorum?
- extension of fingers 2-5
- extension of hand at wrist
- extension of elbow (weak)
what is the innervation of the extensor digitorum?
radial nerve
what is the origin of the extensor digiti minimi
lateral epicondyle of humerus (via common extensor tendon)
what is the insertion of the extensor digiti minimi
middle and distal phalanges of little finger
what are the functions of the extensor digiti minimi?
- extension of finger 5 at MCP, PIP, and DIP joints
- extension of hand at wrist
- extension of elbow (weak)
what is the innervation of the extensor digit minimi?
radial nerve
what is the dorsal digital expansion (extensor hood)
triangular tendinous aponeurosis that wrap around the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend along the proximal and middle phalanges across 2 interphalangeal joints to attach to the distal phalanx
what is the origin of the extensor carpi ulnaris?
lateral epicondyles of humerus (via common extensor tendon) and posterior border of ulna