Forearm and Hand

Question 1

Brachialis

Answer 1

Flex elbow

Question 2

Brachioradialis

Answer 2

• Flex elbow

* Assist to pronate and supinate the forearm when these movements are resisted

Question 3

Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus and Brevis

Answer 3

• Extend the wrist
• Abduct the wrist
• Assist to flex the elbow

Question 4

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Answer 4

• Extend the wrist

* Adduct the wrist

Question 5

Extensor Digitorum

Answer 5

*Extend 2nd through 5th fingers

Question 6

Anconeus

Answer 6

Extend the elbow

Question 7

Extensor Indicis

Answer 7

• Extend the 2nd finger
• Adduct the 2nd finger
• May assist to extend the wrist

Question 8

Flexor Carpi Radialis

Answer 8

• Flex the wrist
• Abduct the wrist
• May assist to flex the elbow

Question 9

Palmaris Longus

Answer 9

• Tense the palmar fascia
• Flex the wrist
• May assist to flex the elbow

Question 10

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

Answer 10

• Flex the wrist
• Adduct the wrist
• Assist to flex the elbow

Question 11

Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

Answer 11

*Flex the 2nd through 5th fingers (Metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints)

Question 12

Flexor Digitorum Profundus

Answer 12

Flex the 2nd through 5th fingers (metacarpophalangeal and distal interphalangeal joints)

Question 13

Pronator Teres

Answer 13

• Pronate the forearm

* Assist to flex the elbow

Question 14

Pronator Quadratus

Answer 14

Pronate the forearm

Question 15

Supinator

Answer 15

Supinate the forearm