Muscles of the Wrist and Hand

Question 1

Flexor Carpi Radialis (Action)

Answer 1

A: Flexion and abduction (radius) at wrist (Carpi).

Question 2

Palmaris Longus (Action)

Answer 2

A: Flexion at wrist.

Question 3

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris (Action)

Answer 3

A: Flexion and adduction (Ulna) at wrist (Carpi).

Question 4

Flexor Digitorum Superficialis (Action)

Answer 4

A: Flexion of fingers (digits).

Question 5

Flexor Digitorum Profundus (Action)

Answer 5

A: Flexion of fingers (digits) and wrist.

Question 6

Flexor Pollicis Longus (Action)

Answer 6

A: Flexion of thumb (pollicis).

Question 7

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Answer 7

A: Extension and adduction (Ulna) at wrist (Carpi).

Question 8

Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis & Longus

Answer 8

A: Extension and abduction (Radius) at wrist (Carpi).