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Flexor digitorum [digitalis] superficialis muscle

Musculus flexor digitorum [digitalis] superficialis

Related terms: Flexor digitalis superficialis muscle; Flexor digitorum superficialis muscle

Origin: Medial or flexor epicondyle cranial to the humeral head of the flexor carpi ulnaris.

Insertion: Second to fifth metacarpophalangeal joints.

Action: Flexion of the proximal and middle digital joints of the four principal digits and thereby of the whole paw.

Nerve: Medianus.

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Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

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