Name

Flexor carpi radialis

Pronunciation

(FLEK-sur KAR-pi ra-de-A-lus)

Origin/Proximal Attachment

Medial epicondyle of the humerus via the common flexor tendonAntebrachial Fascia

Insertion/Distal Attachment

Base of the 2nd +/- 3rd metacarpals

Action/Relevance

Flexes the wristRadially deviates the wristMay assist to pronate forearm

Innervation

Median nerve (C6, 7)

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