Arm Muscle Functions

Extensor Carpi radialis Longus

Extends and Abducts Hand at Wrist Joint

Brachioradialis

Flexes Forearm

Biceps Brachii

Supinates Forearm

Triceps Brachii

Extends the Forearm

Deltoid

Abducts Arm (from acromia (middle) part)

Flexor Carpi Radialis

Flexes the Hand and Assists in Abducting it

Pronator Teres

Pronates Forearmd and Flexes Elbow

Extensor Digiti Minimi

Extends Fifth Digit at Metacarpophalangeal and Interphalangeal Joints

Extensor Digitorum

Extends Medial Four Digits at Metacarpophalangeal Joints; Extends Hand at Wrist Joint

Extensor Indicis

Extends Second Digit and Helps to Extend Hand

Adductor Pollicis

Adducts Thumb towards Middle Digit

Extensor Pollicis Brevis

Extends Proximal Phalanx of Thumb at Metacarpophalangeal Joint

Extensor Pollicis Longus

Extends Distal Phalanx of Thumb at Metacarpophalangeal and Interphalangeal Joints

Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

Extend and Abduct Hand at Wrist Joint

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Extends and Adducts Hand at Wrist Joint

Flexor Pollicis Longus

Flexes Distal Phalanx of Thumb

Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

Flexes Proximal Interphalangeal Joints and Secondarily Metacarpophalangeal joints and Wrists

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

Flexes and Adducts Wrist

Pronator Quadratus

Pronates Forearm and Maintains Ulna and Radius opposed

Flexor Digitorum Profundus

Flexes Distal Interphalangeal Joints

Supinator

Supinates Forearm (i.e., rotates radius to palm anteriorly)

Palmaris Longus

Flexes Wrist and Tenses Palmar Aponeurosis

Brachialis

Flexes Forearm in All Positions