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muscle group 2

forearm and hand

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Which movement will lengthen the fibers of extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis? adduct and relax
In general, the origin of the extensor group can be found on or near which bony landmark? Lateral epicondyle
Which forearm muscles comprise the " wad of three "? Brachioradialis, extensor carpi brevis, radialis longus
What triangle-shaped muscle is a weak elbow extensor located lateral to the olecranon process? Anconeus
Which of the following is an action of the flexor carpi radialis? abduct the wrist
Which of the following is an action of the flexor digitorum profundus? assist in flex the wrist , flex the second through fifth fingers
The head of the ulna and lister's tubercle serve as important jumping-off points for locating which bones? Carpals
Which bones can be palpated from four surface sides: palmar, dorsal, radial, and ulnar? wrist-carpals
The pisiform acts as an attachment site for which muscle? flexor carpi ulnaris
What two structures pass through the tunnel of guyon ulna nerve and artery
Which carpal forms the floor of the "anatomical snuffbox"? scaphoid
Which two carpals are located between listers tubercle and the base of the third metacarpal and are best palpated from the dorsal side? lunate and capitate
Anatomically speaking what is the proper name for a "knuckle" joint? metacarpophalangeal
Which muscle acts as a synergist to the flexor carpi radialis during abduction of the wrist? radial
What movement will lengthen the fibers of brachialis? flex the elbow
Which muscle creates a helpful dividing line between the flexors and extensors of the wrist and hand? brachioradialis
The carpal bones are just distal to which topographical landmark? flexor crease
Which bony landmark serves as an attachment site for the tendons of the wrist and hand flexors? epicondyles of the humerus
Which structure, that courses between the medial epicondyle and olecranon process, creates the "funny bone" sensation? ulnar nerve
Which is a bony landmark NOT found on both the radius and ulna? olecranon process
The head of the radius is stabilized by which ligament? annular ligament
In anatomical position you will find the extensor group on which portion of the forearm? anterior/medial (hairless)
Which muscles primary task is extension of the second, or "index" finger? extensor indicis
Which is the insertion of the extensor carpi radialis brevis? base of the third metacarpal
Which is the insertion of the extensor digitorum? Base of the middle finger and distal phalanges of the second -5th finger
Created by: cscott1982
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