3.1. Muscles of the fore and hind limbs. The anterior radiocarpal muscle. **Latin name.** Musculus radians anterior / Musculus pronator quadratus. **The Latin name is formed** from the root “radius” - radial (joint) and the prefix “an-” - “front”. That is, the anterior radiocarpal muscle is a muscle element located in front of the wrist joint. The name ***lat.*** “__**Musculus anticus radialis.__**” has the same meaning. They also call her ***lat.* “__Pro-nātor_q_**uaddr