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forearm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| flexes the wrist and middle phalanges | flexor digitorum superficialis |
| pronate the forearm | pronators teres and quadratus |
| flexes the distal interphalangeal joints | flexor digitorum profundus |
| powerful wrist flexors | flexor carpi radialis and flexor carpi ulnaris |
| thumb flexors | flexor pollicis longus and brevis |
| extend and abduct the wrist | extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis |
| prime mover of finger extension | extensor digitorum |
| extend the thumb | extensor pollicis longus and brevis |
| puts the forearm and hand in the anatomical position | supinator |
| small muscle that provides a guide to locate the median nerve at the wrist | palmaris longus |