| The Flexor Carpi Radialis are
a pair of muscles located in each of the lower-arms of the human body.
To test your knowledge: look at the image opposite and
decide which muscle(s) you think are the flexor carpi radialis,
then click on the image to check
if
you were correct - and for the labels of all the other muscles illustrated.
Further information about the flexor carpi radialis is
summarised below:
Point(s) of Origin: |
Medial epicondyle of humerus. |
Point(s) of Insertion: |
Base of 2nd meta-carpal (metacarpal). |
Action(s): |
Abducts the hand. |
Note that a "flexor" is any muscle that causes the bending
of a limb or another part of the body, such as a hand.
This may be particularly interesting study/revision material for students
following courses in Massage, Reflexology and
similar courses because these generally require a good basic
knowledge of the muscular structures
of the arms, legs, hands and feet. |
