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== Description == | == Description == | ||
=== Origin === | === Origin - This muscle takes origin from the medial epicondyle of the humerus via the common flexor tendon === | ||
=== Insertion === | === Insertion - This muscle inserts into the palmar aponeurosis and flexor retinaculum at the volar surface of the wrist. === | ||
=== Nerve === | === Nerve - Median nerve === | ||
=== Artery === | === Artery - Ulnar Artery === | ||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
The palmaris longus is a slender muscle which lies medial to the flexor carpi ulnaris. It's main biomechanical function is to contribute to wrist flexion synergistically with the long flexor muscles of the forearm. | |||
== Clinical relevance == | == Clinical relevance == |
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Description[edit | edit source]
Origin - This muscle takes origin from the medial epicondyle of the humerus via the common flexor tendon[edit | edit source]
Insertion - This muscle inserts into the palmar aponeurosis and flexor retinaculum at the volar surface of the wrist.[edit | edit source]
Nerve - Median nerve[edit | edit source]
Artery - Ulnar Artery[edit | edit source]
Function[edit | edit source]
The palmaris longus is a slender muscle which lies medial to the flexor carpi ulnaris. It's main biomechanical function is to contribute to wrist flexion synergistically with the long flexor muscles of the forearm.