flexor carpi radialis

Origin: -> common flexor origin of the medial condyle of the humerus Insertion: 1) anterior surface of the 2nd metacarpal bone 2) fibers generally attach to the anterior surface of the 3rd metacarpal as well Action: flexes & abducts wrist radially Innervation: median nerve Course: The tendon of the flexor carpi radialis travels in its own canal roof by a layer of the transverse carpal ligament.

References

Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995