Flexor Pollicis Longus

Flexor Pollicis Longus

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flexor pollicis longus

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Anatomy

Origin

Middle of anterior surface of shaft of radius, interosseous membrane, medial epicondyle of humerus, and often coronoid process of ulna.

Insertion

Palmar aspect of base of the distal phalanx of thumb.

Nerve

Anterior interosseous branch of median nerve (C8, T1).

Actions

Flexes the thumb.

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