ORIGIN

Humeral Head: Superior portion of the medial epicondyle via the common flexor tendon of the ulna.

Ulnar Head: Coronoid process of the ulna

 

INSERTION

Lateral aspect of the mid shaft of the radius

 

ACTION

Pronation of the forearm

 

INNERVATION

Median nerve (C6, 7)

 

PRIMARY JOINT

Elbow joint

 

KEY STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISES

Curl and press

Side lying forearm pronation

 

NEW STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISES

Seated dumbbell wrist pronation

 

COMMON INJURIES

Strain/stiffness

Muscle tear