Name

Flexor digitorum profundus

Pronunciation

(FLEK-sur dij-i-TOR-um pro-FUN-dus)

Origin/Proximal Attachment

Anterior & medial surface of proximal 3/4 ulna; adjacent interosseous membrane

Insertion/Distal Attachment

Distal phalanx of the 4 fingers (through Flexor digitorum superficialis tunnel)

Action/Relevance

Flexes the distal IP joints, & thus the proximal & middle IP jointsFlexes the wrist if fingers are extended

Innervation

Medial portion: ulnar nerve (C8, T1) Lateral portion: interosseous branch of median nerve (C8, T1)

Return to index

For futher enquires please contact sales@cgcharacter.com