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Muscles of Humerus that Act on Forearm/Hand/Fingers
Muscles of Humerus that Act on Forearm/Hand/Fingers
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Biology
Undergraduate 4
03/28/2014

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Term
Triceps brachii :: Origin
Definition
Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula; medial & posterior humerus
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Triceps brachii :: Insertion
Definition
Olecrannon of ulna
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Triceps brachii :: Action
Definition
Elbow extension
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Biceps brachii :: Origin
Definition
Coracoid process of scapula & supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
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Biceps brachii :: Insertion
Definition
Radial tuberosity
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Biceps brachii :: Action
Definition
Elbow flexion; supinates forearm
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Brachialis :: Origin
Definition
Distal anterior humerus
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Brachialis :: Insertion
Definition
Coronoid process
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Brachialis :: Action
Definition
Elbow flexion
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Brachioradialis :: Origin
Definition
Lateral distal humerus
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Brachioradialis :: Insertion
Definition
Styloid process of radius
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Brachioradialis :: Action
Definition
Elbow flexion; assists in pronation and supination
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Flexor carpi radialis :: Origin
Definition
Medial epicondyle of humerus
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Flexor carpi radialis :: Insertion
Definition
Base of metacarpals 2 & 3
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Flexor carpi radialis :: Action
Definition
Flexes and abducts wrist
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Flexor carpi ulnaris :: Origin
Definition
Medal epicondyle of humerus and olecranon process of ulna
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Flexor carpi ulnaris :: Insertion
Definition
Base of metacarpal 5 & carpals
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Flexor carpi ulnaris :: Action
Definition
Flexes and adducts wrist
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Extensor carpi radialis longus :: Origin
Definition
Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
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Extensor carpi radialis longus :: Insertion
Definition
Base of metacarpal 2
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Extensor carpi radialis longus :: Action
Definition
Extends and abducts wrist
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Extensor carpi ulnaris :: Origin
Definition
Lateral epicondyle of humerus and posterior ulna
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Extensor carpi ulnaris :: Insertion
Definition
Base of metacarpal 5
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Extensor carpi ulnaris :: Action
Definition
Extends and adducts wrist
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