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Muscle Group 6
Muscles That Move the Wrist, Hand and Fingers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Flexor carpi muscles (radialis, ulnaris) | Origin: Humerus (medial epicondyle) Insertion: Metacarpals Action: Flex hand at wrist |
| Flexor digitorum muscles (superficialis, profundus, flexor pollicis) | Origin: Distal humerus; Proximal radius or ulna Insertion: Middle or distal phalanges Action: Flex the fingers |
| Extensor carpi muscles (radialis, ulnaris) | Origin: Distal, lateral humerus Insertion: Metacarpals Action: Extend hand at wrist |
| Extensor digitorum | Origin: Humerus (lateral epicondyle) Insertion: Distal phalanges Action: Extends the hands & fingers |