5. Pronator Quadratus

Origin: Distal anterior surface of the ulna

Insertion: Distal anterior surface of the radius

Action: Pronates the forearm

Innervation: Anterior interosseous nerve – a branch of the median (C7/C8)

Muscles that move the forearm.
Figure 11.11 Pronator quadratus, by CFCF, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Needling – Do not needle this muscle

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