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Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the wrist and abduction of the wrist?
Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the wrist and abduction of the wrist?
Which muscle is responsible for extension of the wrist and abduction of the wrist?
Which muscle is responsible for extension of the wrist and abduction of the wrist?
Which muscle is responsible for adduction of the wrist?
Which muscle is responsible for adduction of the wrist?
Which muscle is responsible for pronation of the forearm?
Which muscle is responsible for pronation of the forearm?
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Which muscle is responsible for supination of the forearm?
Which muscle is responsible for supination of the forearm?
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Which muscle is responsible for elevation of the scapula?
Which muscle is responsible for elevation of the scapula?
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Which muscle is responsible for weak supination?
Which muscle is responsible for weak supination?
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What is the function of the Semitendinosus muscle?
What is the function of the Semitendinosus muscle?
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Which muscle is responsible for stabilization of the scapulocostal joint?
Which muscle is responsible for stabilization of the scapulocostal joint?
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What is the function of the Gluteus Maximus muscle?
What is the function of the Gluteus Maximus muscle?
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Which muscle is responsible for finger extension?
Which muscle is responsible for finger extension?
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What is the function of the Popliteus muscle?
What is the function of the Popliteus muscle?
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Study Notes
Wrist and Finger Movements
- Flexor Carpi Radialis, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Palmaris Longus, and Flexor Digitorum Superficialis are involved in flexing the wrist.
- Flexor Digitorum Profundus and Flexor Pollicis Longus are involved in flexing the wrist and fingers.
- Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis, Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus, Extensor Carpi Ulnaris, Extensor Digitorum, and Extensor Pollicis Longus are involved in extending the wrist.
- Extensor Pollicis Brevis and Extensor Indicis are involved in extending the thumb and index finger.
Elbow Movements
- Brachialis, Brachioradialis, and Triceps Brachii are involved in flexing and extending the elbow.
- Anconeus assists in extending the elbow.
Forearm and Supination
- Pronator Teres and Supinator are involved in pronation and supination of the forearm.
- Biceps Brachii is involved in supination and flexion of the elbow.
Shoulder Movements
- Deltoid, Supraspinatus, Teres Minor, and Infraspinatrus are involved in shoulder movements such as abduction, adduction, flexion, and extension.
- Latissimus Dorsi, Coracobrachialis, and Teres Major are involved in shoulder movements such as adduction and flexion.
- Pectoralis Major is involved in shoulder movements such as flexion, extension, and adduction.
Scapula and Shoulder Girdle
- Trapezius, Rhomboid, and Levator Scapulae are involved in scapula movements such as elevation, depression, upward rotation, and downward rotation.
- Pectoralis Minor is involved in scapula movements such as depression and downward rotation.
Hip and Thigh Movements
- Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, and Gluteus Minimus are involved in hip movements such as extension, abduction, and internal rotation.
- Tensor Fasciae Latae is involved in hip movements such as abduction and internal rotation.
- Iliacus and Psoas are involved in hip movements such as flexion and external rotation.
Knee Movements
- Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, and Vastus Medialis are involved in knee movements such as extension.
- Hamstring muscles (Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, and Semimembranosus) are involved in knee movements such as flexion and internal rotation.
- Popliteus is involved in knee movements such as internal rotation.
Ankle and Foot Movements
- Peroneus Longus, Peroneus Brevis, and Peroneus Tertius are involved in ankle movements such as eversion and plantarflexion.
- Gastrocnemius and Soleus are involved in ankle movements such as plantarflexion.
- Tibialis Anterior and Tibialis Posterior are involved in ankle movements such as dorsiflexion and inversion.
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Test your knowledge of forearm muscles and their functions, including flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction of the wrist and fingers. Identify the muscles responsible for various movements and actions.
