| The Flexor Carpi Ulnaris 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
ulnaris,
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 ulnaris is
summarised below:
Point(s) of Origin: |
Medial epicondyle of humerus and upper ulna. |
Point(s) of Insertion: |
Pisiform, hamate, and 5th meta-carpal (metacarpal). |
Action(s): |
Flexes the wrist and adducts the ulna. |
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. |
