Palmaris Longus Flashcards
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Palmaris Longus (ORIGIN)
A
Medial epicondyle of the humerus
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Palmaris Longus (INSERTION)
A
Distal half of the flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis
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Palmaris Longus (INNERVATION)
A
Median nerve (C7, C8)
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Palmaris Longus (BLOOD SUPPLY)
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Ulnar artery
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Palmaris Longus (ACTION)
A
Flexes the hand at the wrist and tenses the palmar aponeurosis