L5.5.6.1.2: Anterior Forearm

• ANTERIOR FOREARM

  [a] Brachioradialis

  [b] Pronator Teres

  [c] Flexor Carpi Radialis

  [d] Palmaris Longus

  
• Brachioradialis

  ○ Fairly weak muscle

  ○ Arises on the humerus

  ○ Inserts into the distal forearm

  ○ Resides mainly in the forearm

  ○ Aids elbow flexion
• Pronator Teres

  ○ A fusiform forearm muscle

  ○ Found in the superficial layer of the anterior compartment of the forearm

  ○ Primary function is to pronate the forearm and assist in forearm flexion

  ○ Essential involvement in sporting activities
• Flexor Carpi Radialis

  ○ Long, superficial muscle of the forearm

  ○ Belongs to the anterior muscle group and lies in the first layer

  ○ Relatively thin muscle

  ○ Arises in the humerus epicondyle

  ○ Close to the wrist area
• Palmaris Longus

  ○ Belongs to the anterior forearm flexor group in the human upper extremity

  ○ Attaches proximally to the medial humeral epicondyle and distally to the palmar aponeurosis and flexor retinaculum