Muscles of the Anterior Forearm – Superficial View

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The muscles of the anterior forearm seen in this superficial view are the:

• • • Brachioradialis
    • Pronator teres
    • Flexor carpi radialis
    • Palmaris longus
    • Flexor carpi ulnaris

Also seen are the:

• Flexor digitorum superficialis
• Biceps brachii
• Brachialis

Notes:

• • • The brachioradialis, pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, and flexor carpi ulnaris cross the elbow joint.
    • The flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, and flexor carpi ulnaris are members of the wrist flexor group and all cross the wrist joint as well.
    • The pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, and flexor carpi ulnaris (and flexor digitorum superficialis) attach proximally into the common flexor belly/tendon, and are involved in golfer’s elbow (medial elbow tendinopathy, also known as medial epicondylitis or medial epicondylosis).
    • The pronator teres and brachioradialis are active across the radioulnar joints as well.

In this superficial view of the right-side anterior forearm, we see the brachioradialis, pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, and flexor carpi ulnaris. Other muscles are also seen.