Palmaris Longus
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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[1].
Clinical relevance[edit | edit source]
Assessment[edit | edit source]
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Kapoor SK, Tiwari A, Kumar A, Bhatia R, Tantuway V, Kapoor S. Clinical relevance of palmaris longus agenesis: common anatomical aberration. Anatomical science international. 2008 Mar 1;83(1):45-8.
