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Muscles of the Upper Limb
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Muscles of the Wrist and Hand

Muscles and tendons of the forearm and hand

Muscles and tendons of the forearm and hand

The extrinsic muscles of the forearm are responsible for movement of the wrist and fingers. Often providing the more forceful movements required.

This diagram of the forearm depicts muscles including the flexor digitorum profundus, flexor pollicus longus, biceps, and supinator.

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Related Terms

  • Pronator quadratus
  • Flexor Pollicis Longus
  • Pronator Teres
  • Flexor Digitorum Profundus
  • Flexor Carpi Radialis
  • Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
  • Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
  • Palmaris Longus
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