Pronator teres muscle

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Pronator-teres
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Pronator teres
Pronator teres muscle
Details
Originmedial epicondyle of the humerus, coronoid process of the ulna
Insertionlateral surface of the radius
Arteryulnar artery, radial artery
Nervemedian nerve
ActionsPronation of the forearm, flexion of the elbow
AntagonistSupinator muscle
Identifiers
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The pronator teres muscle is a muscle located in the forearm. It is one of the muscles of the anterior compartment of the forearm and plays a crucial role in the pronation of the forearm.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The pronator teres muscle has two heads: the humeral head and the ulnar head. The humeral head originates from the medial epicondyle of the humerus, while the ulnar head originates from the coronoid process of the ulna. The muscle inserts onto the lateral surface of the radius.

Innervation[edit | edit source]

The pronator teres muscle is innervated by the median nerve, which arises from the brachial plexus.

Blood Supply[edit | edit source]

The blood supply to the pronator teres muscle is provided by the ulnar artery and the radial artery.

Function[edit | edit source]

The primary function of the pronator teres muscle is the pronation of the forearm, which involves rotating the forearm so that the palm faces downward. Additionally, it assists in the flexion of the elbow.

Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]

Injury or compression of the median nerve can affect the function of the pronator teres muscle, leading to conditions such as pronator teres syndrome. This condition can cause pain and tenderness in the forearm and weakness in the muscles innervated by the median nerve.

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