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Triceps brachii:
long head
lateral head
medial head |
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Definition
Origin: Infraglenoid tuberosity of scapula; lateral posterior surface of humerus
Insertion: olecranon process of ulna
Action: Extends arm and forearm; Adducts arm |
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Definition
Origin: long head--> supraglenoid tubercle
short head--> coracoid process
Insertion: radial tuberosity
Action: flexes arm and forearm; supinates hand |
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Definition
Origin: Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
Insertion: styloid process of radius
Action: flexes forearm |
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Definition
Origin: Anterior distal humerus
Insertion: coronoid process of ulna
Action: flexes forearm |
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Definition
Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus; ulna
Insertion: lateral medial shaft of radius
Action: pronates hand; flexes forearm |
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Definition
Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus
Insertion: second and third metacarpals
Action: flexes and abducts hand |
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Definition
Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus
Insertion: palmar fascia
Action: flexes hand |
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Definition
Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus and ulna
Insertion: pisiform, hamate, and fifth metacarpal
Action: flexes and adducts hand |
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Flexor digitorum superficialis |
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Definition
Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus; ulna
Insertion: middle phalanges of digits #2 thru #5
Action: flexes proximal and middle phalanges; flexes hand |
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Extensor carpi radialis longus |
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Definition
Origin: lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus
Insertion: second metacarpal
Action: extends and abducts hand |
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Extensor carpi radialis brevis |
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Definition
Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus
Insertion: third metacarpal
Action: extends and abducts hand |
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Definition
Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus
Insertion: middle; distal phalanges digits 2-5
Action: extends phalanges; extends hand |
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Definition
Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus
Insertion: fifth metacarpal
Action: extends and adducts hand |
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