Pronator Teres

Authors
Affiliations

Nathaniel 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

Muscle Origin Insertion Innervation Action
Pronator teres

Origin

  • Humeral head: medial epicondyle of humerus1
  • Ulnar head: coronoid process1

Insertion

Lateral radius (Distal to supinator insertion)1

Innervation

Median N. (C6, C7)1

Action

  • Elbow: Weak flexion1
  • Forearm: Pronation1

Notes

1.
Gilroy AM, MacPherson BR, Wikenheiser JC, Voll MM, Wesker K, Schünke M, eds. Atlas of Anatomy. 4th ed. Thieme; 2020.

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