Flexor Carpi Radialis

Authors
Affiliations

Nathaniel Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Muscle Origin Insertion Innervation Action
Flexor carpi radialis

Origin

Medial epicondyle of Humerus1

Insertion

  • Base of 2nd metacarpal1
  • Anatomical variations include base of 3rd metacarpal1

Innervation

Median N. (C6, C7)1

Action

  • Wrist: Flexion, Radial deviation1
  • Can assist with elbow flexion and forearm pronation (biomech)1

Notes

1.
Gilroy AM, MacPherson BR, Wikenheiser JC, Voll MM, Wesker K, Schünke M, eds. Atlas of Anatomy. 4th ed. Thieme; 2020.

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