10 - Muscles: Elbow and Wrist ID

Front

What is the function of the brachioradialis muscle?

Back

The brachioradialis muscle primarily flexes the forearm at the elbow.

Front

Identify the muscle responsible for extending the fingers.

Back

The extensor digitorum muscle is responsible for extending the fingers.

Front

What is the role of the flexor carpi radialis muscle?

Back

The flexor carpi radialis muscle flexes and abducts the wrist.

Front

Which muscle is known as the 'palm muscle'?

Back

The palmaris longus muscle is often referred to as the 'palm muscle'.

Front

What is the primary action of the extensor carpi ulnaris?

Back

The extensor carpi ulnaris extends and adducts the wrist.

Front

What muscle is involved in thumb extension?

Back

The extensor pollicis longus muscle is involved in thumb extension.

Front

Which muscle helps in the abduction of the thumb?

Back

The abductor pollicis longus muscle helps in the abduction of the thumb.

Front

What is the primary function of the triceps brachii?

Back

The triceps brachii muscle primarily extends the forearm at the elbow.

Front

Identify the muscle that flexes the elbow and is located in the upper arm.

Back

The biceps brachii muscle flexes the elbow and is located in the upper arm.

Front

What is the role of the extensor indicis muscle?

Back

The extensor indicis muscle extends the index finger.