Pronator Teres

Authors
Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Figure 1: Left Humerus (Anterior view)
Figure 2: Muscles that move the Forearm
Reading list
  • Wrist and finger flexor Muscles
  • MMT

Origin

  • Humeral head: medial epicondyle of humerus
  • Ulnar head: coronoid process

Insertion

Lateral radius (Distal to supinator insertion)

Innervation

Median N. (C6, C7)

Action

  • Elbow: Weak flexion
  • Forearm: Pronation

The pronator teres has a “pronator bend” at its distal insertion, which results in a traction force.

Notes

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