5 Questions
Which muscle helps in flexion of the elbow and has two heads originating from different locations?
Flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU)
Which muscle originates from the common flexor origin on the middle of the lateral surface of the radius and helps in flexion of the wrist?
Flexor carpi radialis (FCR)
Which muscle originates from the medial supracondylar ridge of the humerus and helps in pronation of the forearm?
Pronator teres
Which structure does not form part of the origin of Flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU)?
Median nerve of 2nd & 3rd metacarpal bones
Which structure does Flexor carpi radialis (FCR) insert into, besides its usual insertion at the base of the 2nd metacarpal bone?
Base of 5th metacarpal bone (Pisometacarpal)
Test your knowledge on the origin, insertion, and nerve supply of the deep group muscles on the front of the forearm, including Pronator Quadratus, Flexor Pollicis Longus, and Flexor Digitorum Profundus.
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