Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

(noun)

A long muscle originating near the elbow and passing through into the wrist, attaching to one of the carpal bones in the wrist.

Related Terms

  • Flexor Carpi Radialis
  • Flexor Digitorum Profundus
  • Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
  • Flexor Pollicis Longus
  • Pronator quadratus
  • Palmaris Longus
  • Pronator Teres
  • extrinsic muscles
  • flexion
  • extension

Examples of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris in the following topics:

  • Muscles of the Wrist and Hand

    • Flexor Carpi Ulnaris – A long muscle originating near the elbow and passing through into the wrist.
    • Flexor Carpi Radialis - A long muscle originating near the elbow and passing through into the wrist.
    • Flexor Digitorum Profundus - A long muscle originating near the elbow and passing through into the wrist, lying adjacent to the flexor pollicis longus.
    • Flexor Pollicis Longus - A long muscle originating near the elbow and passing through into the wrist, lying adjacent to the flexor digitorum profundus.
    • Extensor Carpi Ulnaris – Located on the other side of the forearm to the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis, it performs a similar role.
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