Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Region: Forearm & Hand Muscles · All forearm & hand muscles
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris at a glance
| Origin | Medial epicondyle of the humerus and posterior border of the ulna |
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| Insertion | Pisiform, hook of the hamate and base of the fifth metacarpal |
| Actions | Bends the wrist forward (flexion); Tilts the hand toward the little-finger side (ulnar deviation) |
| Nerve supply | Ulnar 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.
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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.