The pronator muscles of the forearm are innervated by the ________ nerve or a branch of that nerve.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pronator teres, pronator quadratus, and flexor carpi radialis muscles of the forearm are innervated by the median nerve or a branch of that nerve. The ulnar nerve innervates the flexor carpi ulnaris and the medial half of the flexor digitorum profundus in the forearm. The musculocutaneous nerve innervates the biceps brachii, brachialis, and coracobrachialis in the arm. The axillary nerve innervates the deltoid and teres minor muscles in the shoulder. The radial nerve innervates most of the extensor muscles in the forearm.

The Pronator Muscles of the Forearm Are Innervated by the ________