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== Description == | == Description == | ||
=== Origin - This muscle takes origin from the medial epicondyle of the humerus via the common flexor tendon === | ===== Origin - This muscle takes origin from the medial epicondyle of the humerus via the common flexor tendon ===== | ||
=== Insertion - This muscle inserts into the palmar aponeurosis and flexor retinaculum at the volar surface of the wrist. === | ===== Insertion - This muscle inserts into the palmar aponeurosis and flexor retinaculum at the volar surface of the wrist. ===== | ||
=== Nerve - Median nerve === | ===== Nerve - Median nerve ===== | ||
=== Artery - Ulnar 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 | 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.
