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