Flexor Digitorum Profundus Small



Tendons:

Origin (all profundi): Medial and anterior surface of the Ulna, the deep forearm fascia and the radioulnar interosseous membrane

Insertion: Palmar base of the small finger Distal Phalanx

Function: Flexes the small finger DIP joint, the PIP joint, the MCP joint (only after flexion has been initiated) and the Wrist along with other muscles which flex the wrist

Nerve: Ulnar Nerve

Artery: the Anterior Interosseous artery and Muscular Branches of Ulnar Artery

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