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| how is Flexor Carpi Radialis so named? |
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Definition
For it's action=FLEXION
For its location of action=CARPI/WRIST |
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| There are three main Wrist Flexors. They are the most superficial. Name them: |
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Definition
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Palmaris Longus
Flexor Carpi Unlaris |
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Term
| True or False: ALl three of the Superficial Wrist Flexors Originate on the the Medial Epicondyle of the Humerus. |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Attach to an area of upon the condyle |
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Term
| Tue or False: All three of the Superficial Wrist Flexors are located on the Posterior aspect of the forearm. |
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Definition
| FALSE: All three of the superficial wrist flexors, Flexor Carpi Radiali, Palmaris longus and Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, are ALL located on the ANTERIOR forearm. |
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Term
| Describe the Flexor Retinaculum: |
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Definition
A band of connective tissue that runs meio-laterally wrapping around the wrist.
ALL tendonds of the wrist flexors (except 1) pass UNDER the retinaculum along with the medial nerve. It holds the tendons down during the action of flexion.
TG p 128 |
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Term
TG p 140/141
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Origin
Insertion
Action |
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Definition
ORIGIN-Proximal = Medial Epicondyle of the Humerus
INSERTION-Distal = Base of the 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
ACTION - Flexion of the Wrist and Radial Deviation. |
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Term
| How are the metacarpals identified? |
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Definition
| By number. The thumb is #1 and the pinky is #5 |
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Term
| Describe Radial Deviation: |
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Definition
Lateral Flexion from Anatomical Position.
The Thumb moves toward the forearm. |
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Term
| How is the Biceps Brachii named? |
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Definition
Number of heads - BIceps 2
Where it is located in the body=Brachii - arm |
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Term
Bony Landmarks related to Bicleps Brachii:
TG p 95/96; 112; 49 and 50 |
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Definition
Glenoid Fossa
Supraglenoid Tubercle
Coracoid Process
Bicipital Groove
Radial Tuberosity |
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Term
TG p 95/96
Bicpes Brachii
ORIGIN - proximal
INSERTION - distal
ACTION |
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Definition
ORIGIN - proximal =
LONG HEAD - Supraglenoid Tubercle
SHORT HEAD - Coracoid process of the Scapula
INSERTION - distal = Radial Tuberosity
ACTION - Flexion of the Elbow and Supination of the Forearm. |
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Term
| True or Flase: The Bicpes Brachii corsses 2 joints. |
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Definition
| True. Biceps Brachii crosses the shoulder and the elbow. |
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Term
| True or Flase: Only one head of the Biceps Brachii inserts on the Radial Tuberosity. |
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Definition
| FALSE: BOTH heads of the Biceps Brachii join together in the belly and attach to the Radial Tuberosity. |
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Term
| Name the ORIGIN of the LONG HEAD of the Bicpes Brachii. |
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Definition
| Supraglenoid process by way of the bicitital groove. |
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Term
| Name the ORIGIN of th SHORT HEAD of the Biceps Brachii. |
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Definition
| Coracoid process of the Scapula. |
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Term
TG p 142
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
ORIGIN
INSERTION
ACTION |
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Definition
ORIGIN - proximal = medial epicondyle of the humerus and ulna
INSERTION - distal = Base of 5th metacarpal, Hamate and Pisiform
ACTION = Wrist Flexion and Ulnar Deviation |
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Term
TG p 135-136
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
ORIGIN
INSERTION
ACTION |
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Definition
ORIGIN - proximal = Lateral epicondyl of humerus and ulna
INSERTION - distal = Base of 5th metacarpal and Hamate
ACTION = Wrist Extension and Ulnar deviation |
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Term
| What action do both the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris and the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris perform together? |
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Definition
| Ulnar Deviation. (aka adduction of the wrist from anatomical position.) |
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Term
| What group of muscles are located on the anterior aspect of the forearm? |
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Definition
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Term
| What group of muscles are located on the posterior aspect of the forearm? |
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Definition
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