Anterior Forearm Flexor Muscles(OIA) with Pictures

What is the origin of the flexor carpi radialis?

medial epicondyle of humerus and radius

What is the insertion of the flexor carpi radialis?

2nd and 3rd metacarpals

What is the action of the flexor carpi radialis?

Wrist flexion

What is the origin of the palmaris longus?

medial epicondyle of humerus

What is the insertion of the palmaris longus?

palmar fascia

What is the action of the palmaris longus?

flexes wrist/ palm tension

What is the origin of the flexor carpi ulnaris?

medial epicondyle of humerus and ulna

What is the insertion of the flexor carpi ulnaris?

5th metacarpal + pisiform & hamate

What is the action of the flexor carpi ulnaris?

Wrist flexion

What is the origin of the pronator teres?

medial epicondyle of humerus

What is the insertion of the pronator teres?

radius

What is the action of the pronator teres?

pronates forearm

What is the origin of the flexor digitorum superficialis?

medial epicondyle of humerus

What is the insertion of the flexor digitorum superficialis?

phalanges 2-5

What is the action of the flexor digitorum superficialis?

Wrist & Finger Flexion (except thumb)

What is the origin of the flexor digitorum profundus?

interosseous membrane of radius & ulna

What is the insertion of the flexor digitorum profundus?

phalanges 2-5

What is the action of the flexor digitorum profundus?

Wrist & Finger Flexion (except thumb)