This is an addition to the to know list of muscles for Fall 2001.
MUSCLES OF THE FOREARM: HAND FLEXORS
|
Muscle name |
Origin |
Insertion |
|---|---|---|
|
flexor carpi radialis |
humerus |
metacarpals |
|
flexor carpi ulnaris |
humerus |
metacarpals |
| palmaris longus | humerus | metacarpals |
MUSCLES OF THE FOREARM: FINGER FLEXORS
|
Muscle name |
Origin |
Insertion |
|---|---|---|
|
flexor digitorium superficialis |
humerus, ulna, radius |
phalanges |
|
flexor polliculus longus |
radius |
thumb |
MUSCLES OF THE FOREARM: HAND EXTENSORS
|
Muscle name |
Origin |
Insertion |
|---|---|---|
|
extensor carpi radialis longus |
humerus |
metacarpals |
|
extensor carpi radialis brevis |
humerus |
metacarpals |
MUSCLES OF THE FOREARM: FINGER EXTENSORS
|
Muscle name |
Origin |
Insertion |
|---|---|---|
|
extensor digitorium |
humerus |
phalanges |