Which of the following muscles is innervated by the median nerve?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following muscles is innervated by the median nerve?
  1. Flexor carpi ulnaris
  2. Flexor digitorum profundus
  3. Flexor carpi radialis
  4. Brachioradialis

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following muscles is innervated by the median nerve?
  • Step 1: Understand what innervation means. Innervation is the supply of nerves to a muscle, allowing it to move.
  • Step 2: Identify the median nerve. The median nerve is one of the main nerves in the arm.
  • Step 3: Know the muscles in the forearm. Some muscles in the forearm are innervated by the median nerve.
  • Step 4: Look for the flexor carpi radialis muscle. This muscle is located in the forearm and helps with wrist movement.
  • Step 5: Confirm that the flexor carpi radialis is indeed innervated by the median nerve. This means the median nerve sends signals to this muscle to help it function.
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