pronator teres

musculus pronator teres

The pronator teres is a muscle of the human body (located mainly in the forearm) that, along with the pronator quadratus, serves to pronate the forearm (turning it so the palm faces posteriorly). [WP,unvetted].

Type Muscle
Parent Structure forelimb muscle
Latin Name musculus pronator teres
FMA ID 38450

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pronator teres?
The pronator teres is a muscle of the human body (located mainly in the forearm) that, along with the pronator quadratus, serves to pronate the forearm (turning it so the palm faces posteriorly). [WP,unvetted].
What is the Latin name for the pronator teres?
The Latin name for the pronator teres is musculus pronator teres.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.