The Arm Flashcards
1
Q
What is biceps tendinitis? Where does it occur?
A
inflammation of tendon of long head of biceps brachii
where biceps tendon passes through bicipital groove over head of humerus
2
Q
which muscles are extensors of elbow?
A
triceps brachi
anconeus
3
Q
which muscles are flexors of elbow?
A
biceps brachii
brachialis
coracobrachialis
4
Q
which muscle is the pure flexor?
A
brachialis
5
Q
which muscle pronates radio-ulnar joint?
A
pronator teres
6
Q
which muscles are wrist flexors?
A
flexor carpi radialis
palmaris longus
flexor carpi ulnaris
flexor digitorum superficialis
