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== Description  ==
===== 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.  =====
===== Nerve - Median nerve =====
===== Artery - Ulnar Artery =====
== 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.
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