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Tendon of flexor carpi radialis

Tendo musculi flexoris radialis carpi

  • Related terms: Flexor carpi radialis - Tendon; Flexor carpi radialis (Tendon); Flexor carpi radialis-Tendon

Definition

Muhammad A. Javaid

The tendon of flexor carpi radialis muscle ends up as a long tendon that inserts primarily onto the base of the second metacarpal bone, and variably onto the base of the third metacarpal bone.

The primary function of the flexor carpi radialis are wrist flexion and radial deviation (abduction). Minor functions include assisting in forearm pronation and contributing to the dynamic stabilization of the wrist during radial-ulnar deviation.

References

  • Mitchell B, Whited L. Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Forearm Muscles. [Updated 2023 Jun 5]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536975/

  • Otoshi K, Kikuchi S, Shishido H, Konno S. The proximal origins of the flexor-pronator muscles and their role in the dynamic stabilization of the elbow joint: an anatomical study. Surg Radiol Anat. 2014 Apr;36(3):289-94.

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