10 - Muscles: Elbow and Wrist FCT

Front

extensor carpi ulnaris

Back

extends and adducts wrist

Front

biceps brachii

Back

prime mover of elbow flexion; lifts radius

Front

flexes distal phalanx of thumb

Back

flexor pollicis longus

Front

weak wrist flexor; tenses skin and fascia of palm during hand movements

Back

palmaris longus

Front

flexor carpi radialis

Back

Prime mover of wrist flexion; abducts wrist

Front

What is the function of the extensor carpi radialis longus?

Back

extends and abducts wrist

Front

What muscle is primarily responsible for elbow extension?

Back

triceps brachii

Front

What is the role of the flexor digitorum superficialis?

Back

flexes middle phalanges of fingers 2-5

Front

What muscle assists in wrist flexion and adduction?

Back

flexor carpi ulnaris

Front

What is the primary action of the pronator teres?

Back

pronates forearm