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Muscles that move the Radius and Ulna |
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Biceps brachi Brachialis Brachioradialis Triceps brachii Anconeus Pronator Teres Pronator Quadratus Supinator
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Biceps Brachii Brachialis Brachioradialis
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Pronator teres Pronator quadratus
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Brachialis (Strongest Flexor) Origin: Distal, anterior surface of Humerus Insertion: Ulnar Tuberosity & Coronoid Process of Ulna Action: Flexes Forearm @ elbow joint Innervation: Musculocutaneous and Radial Nerves |
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Brachioradialis Origin: lateral border of distal end of humerus Insertion: Superior to styloid process of radius Action: Flexes forearm @ elbow joint; supinates and pronates forearm @ radioulnar joints to neutral position. Innervation: Radial Nerve |
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Triceps Brachii (Antagonist) Origin: Long Head: Infraglenoid tubercle; Lateral Head: lateral and posterior surface of humerus superior to radial groove. Medial Head: entire posterior surface of humerus inferior to a groove for the radial nerve. Insertion: Olecranon of Ulna Action: EXTENDS forearm @ elbow joint and extends arm @ shoulder joint. Innervation: Radial Nerve |
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Pronator Teres Origin: Medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna Insertion: Midlateral surface of radius Action: Pronates forearm @ radioulnar joints and weakly flexes forearm @ elbow joint Innervation: Median Nerve |
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Pronator Quadratus Origin: Distal portion of shaft of ulna Insertion: Distal portion of shaft of radius Action: Pronates forearm @ radioulnar joints. Innervation: Median Nerve |
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Supinator Origin: Lateral epicondyle of humerus and ridge near radial notch of ulna (supinator crest) Insertion: Lateral surface of proximal 1/3rd of radius. Action: Supinates forearm @ radioulnar joints. Innervation: Deep Radial Nerve |
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Aconeus Origin: Lateral epicondyle of humerus Insertion: Olecranon and Superior Portion of shaft of Ulna Action: Extends forearm @elbow joint Innervation: Radial Nerve |
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