Muscles of the Wrist Joint : Flexor Group

Question 1

What are the muscles of the flexor group?

Answer 1

1. Flexor Carpi Radialis
2. Palmaris Longus
3. Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

Question 2

What is the origin, insertion and actions of Flexor Carpi Radialis?

Answer 2

O : Medial epicondyle of the humerus via the common flexor belly/tendon
I : Anterior hand on the radial side
A :
1. Flexes the hand at the wrist joint
2. Radially deviates the hand at the wrist joint

Question 3

What is the origin, insertion and actions of Palmaris Longus?

Answer 3

O : Medial epicondyle of the humerus via the commo flexor belly / tendon
I : Palm of the hand
A : Flexes the hand at the wrist joint

Question 4

What is the origin, insertion and actions of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris?

Answer 4

O : Medial epicondyle of the humerus via the common flexor belly / tendon and ulna
I : Anterior hand on the ulnar side
A :
1. Flexes the hand at the wrist joint
2. Ulnar deviates the hand at the wrist joint