Arms
Extensor Digitorum
The extensor digitorum is a superficial muscle in the posterior compartment of the forearm that assists in the movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers.
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Extensor Digiti Minimi
The extensor digiti minimi is a superficial muscle in the posterior compartment of the forearm that assists in movements of the wrist, hand, and digit 5 (little finger).
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Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
The extensor carpi ulnaris is a muscle of the superficial layer of the posterior forearm.
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Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
The extensor carpi radialis longus is a muscle of the superficial layer of the posterior forearm.
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Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
The extensor carpi radialis brevis is a muscle of the superficial layer of the posterior forearm.
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Wrist Flexion
Wrist Flexion: The act of bending the palm of the hand toward the anterior forearm Agonists (Prime Movers): Flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, palmaris longus, flexor digitorum superficialis Synergist: Flexor digitorum profundus
Coracobrachialis
The coracobrachialis is an anterior shoulder muscle that assists in movements of the shoulder and arm.
Brachioradialis
The brachioradialis is the most superficial muscle in the posterior compartment of the forearm. It assists in movements of the elbow and forearm.
Brachialis
The brachialis, one of the flexor muscles of the elbow joint, covers the front of the elbow joint and the lower half of the humerus.