Pronator Quadratus

Description

Pronator Quadratus

Pronator quadratus

Name

• Pronator Quadratus
• Musculus pronator quadratus

General

• Square shaped muscle of the distal forearm
• Acts to pronate the hand

Origin

• Distal anterior surface of Ulna

Insertion

• Distal anterior surface of Radius

Actions

• Pronation of forearm at proximal radioulnar joint

Vascular Supply

• Anterior Interosseous Artery

Innervation

• Anterior Interosseous Nerve

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Clinical Significance

• Needs to be updated

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See Also

• Physical Exam Forearm
• Forearm Anatomy (Main)
• Forearm Pain (Main)
• Physical Exam Wrist
• Wrist Anatomy (Main)
• Wrist Pain (Main)

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