Week 1 - Palpations

Question 1

Flexor Carpi Radialis Origin

Answer 1

common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus

Question 2

Flexor Carpi Radialis Insertion

Answer 2

bases of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals

Question 3

Palmaris Longus Origin

Answer 3

common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus

Question 4

Palmaris Longus Insertion

Answer 4

flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis

Question 5

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Origin

Answer 5

humeral head: common flexor from medial
epicondyle of humerus

Ulnar head: posterior surface of proximal 2/3’s of ulna

Question 6

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Insertion

Answer 6

pisiform, hook of hamate and base of 5th metacarpal

Question 7

Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Origin

Answer 7

common flexor tendon of medial epicondyle of humerus, ulnar collateral ligament, coronoid process of ulna, interosseous membrane, and proximal shaft of radius

Question 8

Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Insertion

Answer 8

sides of middle phalanges of 2nd–5th fingers

Question 9

Flexor Digitorum Profundus Origin

Answer 9

anterior and medial surfaces of proximal ¾’s of ulna

Question 10

Flexor Digitorum Profundus Insertion

Answer 10

bases of distal phalanges, palmar surface of 2nd–5th fingers