Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

Region: Forearm & Hand Muscles · All forearm & hand muscles

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris at a glance

OriginMedial epicondyle of the humerus and posterior border of the ulna
InsertionPisiform, hook of the hamate and base of the fifth metacarpal
ActionsBends the wrist forward (flexion); Tilts the hand toward the little-finger side (ulnar deviation)
Nerve supplyUlnar nerve (C7–C8)

◆ Good to know

The ulnar nerve passes between its two heads at the elbow (the cubital tunnel region) before travelling under the muscle.

Please note: This page is an anatomy education summary for students and curious readers, not medical advice. Attachment points are given in their classic short form; individual anatomy varies, and detailed dissection-level descriptions belong in an anatomy atlas.