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Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
Orgin: Medial epicondyle of humerus, coronoid process of ulna, and a ridge along lateral margin of anterior surface of radius
Insertion: Middle phalanges
Action: Flexes middle phalanges of each finger
Flexor Digitorum Profundus
Orgin: Anterior medial surface of body of ulna
Insertion: Bases of distal phalanges
Action: Flezes distal phalanges
Extensor Pollicis Brevis
Orgin: Posterior surface of middle radius and interosseous membrane
Insertion: Base of proximal phalanx of thumb
Action: Extends thum and abducts wrist
Extensor Digitorum
Orgin: Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Insertion: 2nd and 5th middle phalanges
Action: Extends phalanges
Extensor Pollicis Longus
Orgin: Posterior surface of middle of ulna and interosseous membrane
Insertion: Base of distal phalanx of thumb
Action: Extends thumb and abducts wrist
Extensor Indicis
Orgin: Posterior surface of ulna
Insertion: Tendon of extensor digitorum of index finger
Action: Extends index finger