Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

Description

Anatomy of flexor carpi ulnaris

Origin

• Medial epicondyle of humerus
• Posterior border of proximal ulna
  • Medial border of olecranon

Insertion

• Pisiform, hook of hamate, base of 5th metacarpal

Actions

• Flexion of wrist and adduction of hand

Artery

• Ulnar Artery

Nerve

• Ulnar Nerve

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Clinical Significance

• Wrist Tendinopathies
• Medial Epicondylitis

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See Also

• Wrist Pain (Main)
• Hand And Wrist Anatomy

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