Origin
Medial epicondyle of humerus (via common flexor tendon)
Insertion
Palmar aponeurosis and flexor retinaculum of hand
Actions
- Flexion at the wrist joint
- Stabilizes palmar aponeurosis
Innervation
- Median nerve (C7-C8)
Blood Supply
- Median artery
- Anterior branch of ulnar recurrent artery
Would you like to learn more about the palmaris longus muscle? Then check out the palmaris longus muscle article and video by clicking the link below: Palmaris Longus Muscle Anatomy
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