Oberflächliche Flexoren des Unterarms

This tutorial covers the superficial flexors of the forearm, focusing on their origins, insertions, and innervations. It details five muscles: pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, flexor carpi ulnaris, and flexor digitorum superficialis. Each muscle's function, origin points, and nerve supply are explained, highlighting the median and ulnar nerves' roles.

Which of the following views is used to observe the superficial flexors of the forearm?

• Lateral view

• Anterior view

• Posterior view

• Dorsal view

What is the primary function of the Pronator Teres muscle?

• Flexion of the wrist

• Supination of the forearm

• Extension of the fingers

• Pronation of the forearm

Where does the Flexor Carpi Radialis muscle attach?

• Olecranon of the ulna

• Medial epicondyle of the humerus

• Coronoid process of the ulna

• Base of the metacarpal bones

Which nerve supplies the Palmaris Longus muscle?

• Ulnar nerve

• Radial nerve

• Musculocutaneous nerve

• Median nerve

What is the origin of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris muscle?

• Medial epicondyle of the humerus and olecranon of the ulna

• Lateral epicondyle of the humerus

• Anterior surface of the radius

• Coronoid process of the ulna

Which nerve supplies the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris muscle?

• Radial nerve

• Ulnar nerve

• Median nerve

• Axillary nerve

How many heads does the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis muscle have?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One