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What is the common action performed by the pronator teres?
What is the common action performed by the pronator teres?
Which nerve is responsible for innervating the flexor carpi radialis?
Which nerve is responsible for innervating the flexor carpi radialis?
From which specific origin does the palmaris longus muscle arise?
From which specific origin does the palmaris longus muscle arise?
What is the insertion point for the flexor carpi radialis?
What is the insertion point for the flexor carpi radialis?
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Which of the following muscles assists in flexing the hand and tenses the palmar aponeurosis?
Which of the following muscles assists in flexing the hand and tenses the palmar aponeurosis?
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Study Notes
Pronator Teres
- Origin: Medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna
- Insertion: Midway along lateral surface of radius
- Innervation: Median nerve (C6, C7)
- Action: Pronates forearm, assists in flexion
Flexor Carpi Radialis
- Origin: Medial epicondyle of humerus
- Insertion: Base of second metacarpal
- Innervation: Median nerve (C6, C7)
- Action: Flexes and abducts hand at wrist
Palmaris Longus
- Origin: Medial epicondyle of humerus
- Insertion: Distal half of flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis
- Innervation: Median nerve (C7, C8)
- Action: Flexes hand and tenses palmar aponeurosis
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Description
This quiz covers the anatomy of key forearm muscles, including the Pronator Teres, Flexor Carpi Radialis, and Palmaris Longus. Participants will learn about their origins, insertions, innervations, and actions. Test your knowledge on these essential muscles to enhance your understanding of human anatomy.
