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Forearm, wrist, hand
Muscles that move the forearm, wrist, and hanf
Muscle | Action |
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Biceps brachii | flexion at shoulder and elbow; supination |
Brachialis | Flexion at elbow |
Brachioradialis | Flexion at elbow |
Triceps brachii | extension at elbow |
Pronator quadratus | pronation |
Pronator teres | pronation |
Supinator | supination |
Flexor carpi radialis | flexion and abduction at wrist |
Flexor carpi ulnaris | flexion and adduction at wrist |
Palmaris longus | flexion at wrist |
Extensor carpi radialis | extension and abduction at wrist |
Extensor carpi ulnaris | extension and adduction at wrist |
Extensor digitorum | extension at finger joints and wrist |
Flexor digitorum | flexion at finger joints and wrist |