Superficial Forearm Muscles: Anatomy & Function

Superficial muscles of forearm

There are eight superficial muscles of the forearm, divided into two groups:

* The anterior muscles of the forearm include the:

* Pronator teres: flexes and pronates the forearm.

* Flexor carpi radialis: flexes and abducts the hand.

* Palmaris longus: tenses palmar aponeurosis; sometimes absent.

* Flexor carpi ulnaris: flexes and adducts the hand.

* The posterior muscles of the forearm include the:

* Supinator: supinates the forearm.

* Extensor carpi radialis longus: extends and abducts the hand.

* Extensor carpi radialis brevis: extends and abducts the hand.

* Extensor carpi ulnaris: extends and adducts the hand.