Asked by Madison Heskett on Sep 23, 2024
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Many of the flexors of the wrist and fingers originate on the
A) lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
B) head of the ulna.
C) medial epicondyle of the humerus.
D) distal end of the radius.
E) greater tubercle of the humerus.
Medial Epicondyle
The bony prominence on the inner side of the humerus, to which muscles of the forearm are attached.
Lateral Epicondyle
A bony prominence on the outside (lateral side) of the humerus (upper arm bone) where tendons of the forearm muscles attach.
Flexors
Muscles that decrease the angle between bones at a joint, functioning to bend or flex a part of the body.
- Familiarize yourself with the specific anatomical locations and points of insertion for forearm muscles involved in hand actions.
- Recognize the muscles that contribute to the flexion and extension of the elbow and understand their operational purposes.
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David Schenkabout 4 hours ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The flexors of the wrist and fingers, such as the flexor carpi radialis and flexor digitorum superficialis, originate on the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the specific anatomical locations and points of insertion for forearm muscles involved in hand actions.
- Recognize the muscles that contribute to the flexion and extension of the elbow and understand their operational purposes.