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Which muscle is the most lateral in the superficial layer of the front forearm muscles?
Which muscle is the most lateral in the superficial layer of the front forearm muscles?
- Flexor carpi ulnaris
- Flexor carpi radialis
- Palmaris longus
- Pronator teres (correct)
What is the key function of Pronator teres muscle?
What is the key function of Pronator teres muscle?
- Flexion of wrist
- Pronation of forearm
- Extension of wrist
- Medial to it = flexors, lateral to it = extensors (correct)
Which muscle may be absent in some individuals?
Which muscle may be absent in some individuals?
- Flexor carpi ulnaris
- Pronator teres
- Flexor carpi radialis
- Palmaris longus (correct)
Which muscle is described as having a very long tendon (3/4) and few muscle fibers (1/4)?
Which muscle is described as having a very long tendon (3/4) and few muscle fibers (1/4)?
Which muscle is the most medial in the superficial layer of the front forearm muscles?
Which muscle is the most medial in the superficial layer of the front forearm muscles?
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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.
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