5 Questions
Which muscle is the most lateral in the superficial layer of the front forearm muscles?
Pronator teres
What is the key function of Pronator teres muscle?
Medial to it = flexors, lateral to it = extensors
Which muscle may be absent in some individuals?
Palmaris longus
Which muscle is described as having a very long tendon (3/4) and few muscle fibers (1/4)?
Palmaris longus
Which muscle is the most medial in the superficial layer of the front forearm muscles?
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Study Notes
Forearm Muscles
- The most lateral muscle in the superficial layer of the front forearm muscles is the Brachioradialis.
- The key function of the Pronator teres muscle is to pronate the forearm.
- The Brachioradialis muscle may be absent in some individuals.
- The Brachioradialis muscle has a very long tendon, making up 3/4 of its length, and few muscle fibers, making up 1/4 of its length.
- The most medial muscle in the superficial layer of the front forearm muscles is the Pronator teres.
Test your knowledge of the muscles located in the front of the forearm, particularly the flexors of the wrist and digits. Identify the superficial and deep layers of these muscles and their arrangement from lateral to medial.
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