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The muscles of the anterior forearm seen in this superficial view are the:
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- Brachioradialis
- Pronator teres
- Flexor carpi radialis
- Palmaris longus
- Flexor carpi ulnaris
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Also seen are the:
- Flexor digitorum superficialis
- Biceps brachii
- Brachialis
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- 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.
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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.