Muscles of the Arm

Biceps Brachii

What is the function of the Biceps Brachii?

Flexes elbow and supinates forearm

Brachialis

What is the function of the Brachialis?

Flexes elbow

Triceps Brachii

What is the function of the Triceps Brachii?

Extends elbow

Pronator Teres

What is the function of the Pronator Teres?

Pronates forearm

Flexor Carpi Radialis

What is the function of the Flexor Carpi Radialis?

Flexes and abducts wrist

Palmaris Longus

What is the function of the Palmaris Longus?

Flexes the wrist and tenses the skin and fascia of palm

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

What is the function of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris?

Flexes and adducts wrist

Extensor Carpis Radialis Longus

What is the function of the Extensor Carpis Radialis Longus?

Extends and abducts the wrist

Extensor Carpis Radialis Brevus

What is the function of the Extensor Carpis Radialis Brevus?

Extends and abducts wrist

Extensor Digitorum

What is the function of the Extensor Digitorum?

Extends wrist and fingers

Extensor Digiti Minimi

What is the function of the Extensor Digiti Minimi?

Extends the pinky finger

Extensor Carpis Ulnaris

What is the function of the Extensor Carpis Ulnaris?

Extends and adducts the wrist

Brachioradialis

Brachioradialis

What is the function of the Brachioradialis?

Flexes elbow