Origin
Medial epicondyle of the humerus
Insertion
Bases of the second and third metacarpals
Actions
- Flexion of the wrist joint
- Abduction of the wrist joint
Innervation
- Median nerve (C6-C7)
Blood Supply
- Radial artery
- Posterior branch of the ulnar recurrent artery
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