Flexor Carpi Ulnaris



Tendons:

Origin:

Humeral head from common forearm flexor tendon and Lateral epicondyle

Ulnar head from the olecranon and the dorsal border of the ulna

Insertion: pisiform (as a sesamoid bone), Hamate and the volar base of the Small Metacarpal

Function: flexion and ulnar deviation of the Wrist, along with other muscles which flex the wrist and ulnar deviate the wrist, weak flexor of the elbow along with other muscles which flex the elbow

Nerve: Ulnar Nerve

Artery: Posterior Ulnar Recurrent artery

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