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The anterior forearm muscle does not actually exist. Instead, there are a total of eight different muscles with the anterior compartment of the forearm. Their jobs are specifically related to flexion and pronation, or inward rotation of the hand.

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Q: Is the anterior forearm muscle responsible for wrist flexion or wrist extension?
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