C-7 Motor–Flexor Carpi Radialis

Wrist flexion

Flexor carpi radialis

With the patient seated and fingers extended, flex the wrist. Push down on the palm as the patient resists with flexor carpi radialis activity.

Grade 5 strength. The examiner is able to break flexor carpi radialis strength only with considerable difficulty.

The flexor carpi radialis muscle is innervated by the median nerve (C6-C7).

The patient’s fingers are in extension to eliminate wrist flexor activity generated by the finger flexor muscles.

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Last Updated on June 27, 2024

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