Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Upper limb muscles

Muscles of the arms and hand.

QuestionAnswer
Triceps Brachii Origin Infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula Posterior upper humerus Posterior lower humerus
Triceps Brachii Insertion Olecranon process of the ulna
Triceps Brachii Actions Extension of the forearm at the elbow Extension of the humerus at the shoulder
Biceps Brachii Origin Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula Coracoid process of the scapula.
Biceps Brachii Insertion Radial tuberosity Bicipital aponeurosis
Biceps Brachii Actions Flexion of the forearm at the elbow Supination of the forearm at the elbow
Anconeus Origin Posterior, lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Anconeus Insertion Posterior, proximal ulna Olecranon process
Anconeus Action Extension of the forearm at the elbow
Brachioradialis Origin Lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus
Brachioradialis Insertion Radial Styloid
Brachioradialis Action Flexion of the forearm at the elbow
Brachialis Origin Anterior surface of the humerus
Brachialis Insertion Ulnar tuberosity
Brachialis Action Flexion of the forearm at the elbow
Supinator Origin Lateral epicondyle of the humerus Supinator crest of the ulna
Supinator Insertion Anterior upper 1/3 of the radius
Supinator Action Supinates the forearm
Pronator Teres Origin Medial epicondyle of the humerus Coronoid process of the ulna
Pronator Teres Insertion Lateral aspect of the radius
Pronator Teres Action Pronation of the forearm
Pronator Quadratus Origin Anterior, distal ulna
Pronator Quadratus Insertion Anterior distal radius
Pronator Quadratus Action Pronates the forearm
Palmarus Longus Origin Medial epicondyle of the humerus
Palmarus Longus Insertion Palmar aponeurosis Flexor retinaculum
Palmarus Longus Action Flexion of the hand at the wrist
Flexor Carpi Radialis Origin Medial Epicondyle of the humerus
Flexor Carpi Radialis Insertion Anterior bases of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
Flexor Carpi Radialis Actions Flexion of the hand at the wrist Abduction (radial deviation of the hand at the wrist.
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Origin Medial epicondyle of the humerus Posterior, proximal ulna Olecranon process
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Insertion Medial carpals Base of 5th metacarpal
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Action Flexion of the hand at the wrist Adduction (ulnar deviation) of the hand at the wrist.
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Origin Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Insertion Posterior base of 2nd metacarpal
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Action Extension of the hand at the wrist Abduction of the hand at the wrist
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Origin Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Insertion Posterior base of 3rd metacarpal
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Action Extension of the hand at the wrist
Extensor Digitorum Origin Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Extensor Digitorum Insertion Dorsal aspect of middle phalanges of the four fingers
Extensor Digitorum Action Extension of the fingers (digits) Extension of the wrist
Extensor Digiti Minimi Origin Common extensor tendon (at lateral epicondyle)
Extensor Digiti Minimi Insertion Tendon of the extensor digitorum (at the little finger)
Extensor Digiti Minimi Action Extension of the little finger
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Origin Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Insertion Posterior base of the 5th metacarpal
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Action Extension of the hand at the wrist Adduction of the hand at the wrist
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Origin Medial epicondyle of the humerus Upper radius Upper ulna
Flexor digitorum Superficialis Insertion Sides of the middle phalanges of the four fingers
Flexor digitorum Superficialis Action Flexion of the fingers Flexion of the hand at the wrist
Flexor Pollicis Longus Origin Anterior radius
Flexor Pollicis Longus Insertion Base of distal phalanx of the thumb
Flexor Pollicis Longus Action Flexion of the thumb
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Origin Anterior ulna Interosseus membrane
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Insertion Bases of distal phalanges of the four fingers (digits)
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Action Flexion of the four fingers
Extensor Indicis Origin Dorsal, distal half of the ulna
Extensor Indicis Insertion Tendon of extensor digitorum at the index finger
Extensor Indicis Action Extension of the index finger
Extensor Pollicis Longus Origin Posterior, middle 1/3 of the ulna
Extensor Pollicis Longus Insertion Distal phalanx of the thumb
Extensor Pollicis Longus Action Extension of the thumb
Extensor Pollicis Brevis Origin Posterior aspect of the radius
Extensor Pollicis Brevis Insertion Posterior, proximal phalanx of the thumb
Extensor Pollicis Brevis Action Extension of the thumb
Abductor Pollicis Longus Origin Posterior aspect of the radius Posterior aspect of the ulna Interosseus membrane
Abductor Pollicis Longus Insertion Base of 1st metacarpal
Abductor Pollicis Longus Action Abduction of the thumb
Opponens Digiti Minimi Origin Medial Carpal Bones
Opponens Digiti Minimi Insertion Medial aspect of the 5th metacarpal
Opponens Digiti Minimi Action Opposition of the 5th metacarpal Flexion of the 5th metacarpal
Abductor Digiti Minimi Origin Medial Carpal Bone
Abductor Digiti Minimi Insertion Base of proximal phalanx of the little finger
Abductor Digiti Minimi Action Abduction of the little finger
Flexor Digiti Minimi Origin Flexor retinaculum
Flexor Digiti Minimi Insertion Base of proximal phalanx of the little finger
Flexor Digiti Minimi Action Flexion of the little finger
Flexor Pollicis Brevis Origin Flexor retinaculum Carpal bones
Flexor Pollicis Brevis Insertion Base of proximal phalanx of the thumb
Flexor Pollicis Brevis Action Flexion of the thumb
Abductor Pollicis Brevis Origin Flexor retinaculum Carpal bones
Abductor Pollicis Brevis Insertion Base of proximal phalanx of the thumb
Abductor Pollicis Brevis Action Abduction of the thumb
Adductor Pollicis Origin Carpals Base of 3rd metacarpal
Adductor Pollicis Insertion Base of proximal phalanx of the thumb
Adductor Pollicis Action Adduction of the thumb
Opponens Pollicis Origin Flexor retinaculum
Opponens Pollicis Insertion Lateral aspect of 1st metacarpal (thumb)
Opponens Pollicis Action Opposition of the thumb Flexion of the thumb
Palmar Interossei Origin Sides of 2nd, 4th, and 5th metacarpals
Palmar Interossei Insertion Bases of proximal phalanges of respective digits
Palmar Interossei Action Adducts the digits toward the middle finger
Dorsal Interossei Origin Between the metacarpals
Dorsal Interossei Insertion Bases of proximal phalanges of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th digits
Dorsal Interossei Action Abduction of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th digits
Lumbricals Origin Tendon of flexor digitorum profundus
Lumbricals Insertion Radial side; bases of proximal phalanges of the 4 fingers
Lumbricals Action Extension of the fingers
Created by: JPZepeda
Popular Massage Therapy sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards