Muscles of the Forearm Quiz

Study Notes

Pronator Teres

Origin: Medial epicondyle and coronoid process of ulna
Insertion: Middle of lateral side of radius
Nerve: Median nerve
Action: Pronates and flexes forearm

Flexor Carpi Radialis

Origin: Medial epicondyle of humerus
Insertion: Bases of second and third metacarpals
Nerve: Median nerve
Action: Flexes forearm, flexes and abducts hand

Palmaris Longus

Origin: Medial epicondyle of humerus
Insertion: Flexor retinaculum, palmar aponeurosis
Nerve: Median nerve
Action: Flexes forearm and hand

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

Origin: Medial epicondyle (humeral head), medial olecranon, and posterior border of ulna (ulnar head)
Insertion: Pisiform, hook of hamate, and base of fifth metacarpal
Nerve: Ulnar nerve
Action: Flexes forearm, flexes and adducts hand

Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

Origin: Medial epicondyle, coronoid process, oblique line of radius
Insertion: Middle phalanges of finger
Nerve: Median nerve
Action: Flexes proximal interphalangeal joints, flexes hand and forearm

Flexor Digitorum Profundus

Origin: Anteromedial surface of ulna, interosseous membrane
Insertion: Bases of distal phalanges of fingers
Nerve: Ulnar and median nerve
Action: Flexes distal interphalangeal joints and hand

Flexor Pollicis Longus

Origin: Anterior surface of radius, interosseous membrane, and coronoid process
Insertion: Base of distal phalanx of thumb
Nerve: Median nerve
Action: Flexes thumb

Pronator Quadratus

Origin: Anterior surface of distal ulna
Insertion: Anterior surface of distal radius
Nerve: Median nerve
Action: Pronates forearm

Description

Test your knowledge about the muscles of the forearm, including their origins, insertions, and functions. This quiz covers key muscles such as the Pronator Teres, Flexor Carpi Radialis, and more. Perfect for students studying anatomy and physiology.