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M. Pronator Teres

Pronator Teres (Pron T R)

The M. Pronator Teres (Pronator Teres) is a muscle of the forearm region. It is responsible for forearm pronation, weak elbow flexion. This muscle is not covered by the official SENIAM catalogue — placement is based on established clinical literature. This page documents the exact electrode position, anatomical attachments and a standardized test movement based on Hermens et al. (2000).

Function

Forearm pronation, weak elbow flexion

Opposite side: Pron T L
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Anatomy

Origin Medial epicondyle of the humerus (humeral head), coronoid process of the ulna (ulnar head) Insertion Lateral surface of the radius (middle)

Test Movement

Forearm pronation against resistance at 90 degrees elbow flexion

This muscle has no SENIAM-standardized electrode position. Placement should be based on anatomical knowledge.

Related Muscles in This Region

M. Brachioradialis Brachioradialis M. Flexor Carpi Radialis Flexor Carpi Radialis M. Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Flexor Carpi Ulnaris M. Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Flexor Digitorum Superficialis M. Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
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