Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Anatomy: Origin, Insertion & Action

⭐ Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Muscle Anatomy ⭐
💪 Origin: Humeral head: Medial epicondyle of humerus via common flexor tendon.
Ulnar head: Olecranon and upper 2/3 of posterior border of ulna.
💪 Insertion: Pisiform bone, hamate bone & the base of fifth metacarpal bone.
💪 Action: Flexes hand at wrist joint, adduction of hand at wrist joint & very weak flexion of the elbow joint.
💪 Nerve: Ulnar nerve (C7,C8, T1).
💪 Artery: Ulnar artery & ulnar recurrent artery.

❗ Common Flexor Tendon Muscles:
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Flexor carpi radialis anatomy:    • Flexor Carpi Radialis Anatomy: Origin...  
Pronator teres anatomy:    • Pronator Teres Anatomy: Origin, Inser...  
Flexor digitorum superficialis anatomy:    • Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Anatom...  

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:12 - Location & overview of the flexor carpi ulnaris
1:48 - Origin of the flexor carpi ulnaris
4:03 - Insertion of the flexor carpi ulnaris
5:29 - Actions of the flexor carpi ulnaris

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