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== Description == | == Description == | ||
The flexor pollicis longus (FPL) muscle is a long muscle located at the deep layer with flexor digitorum profundus and pronator quadratus in the anterior compartment of the forearm. Though it is situated at the forearm, it is classified as part of extrinsic muscles of the hand as it's function is seen in thumb movement. | |||
=== Origin === | === Origin === | ||
It originates from the mid half of the anterior surface of radius and adjacent half of interosseous membrane | |||
=== Insertion === | === Insertion === | ||
It is a powerful muscle and forms a single large tendon, which passes through the carpal tunnel, lateral to the tendons of flexor digitorum superficialis and flexor digitorum profundus muscles, and into the thumb where it attaches to the base of the distal phalanx | |||
=== Nerve === | === Nerve === | ||
Revision as of 14:11, 5 October 2020
Original Editor - Uchechukwu Chukwuemeka
Top Contributors - Uchechukwu Chukwuemeka and Kim Jackson
Description[edit | edit source]
The flexor pollicis longus (FPL) muscle is a long muscle located at the deep layer with flexor digitorum profundus and pronator quadratus in the anterior compartment of the forearm. Though it is situated at the forearm, it is classified as part of extrinsic muscles of the hand as it's function is seen in thumb movement.
Origin[edit | edit source]
It originates from the mid half of the anterior surface of radius and adjacent half of interosseous membrane
Insertion[edit | edit source]
It is a powerful muscle and forms a single large tendon, which passes through the carpal tunnel, lateral to the tendons of flexor digitorum superficialis and flexor digitorum profundus muscles, and into the thumb where it attaches to the base of the distal phalanx
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