Flexor Carpi Radialis

(noun)

A long muscle originating near the elbow and passing through into the wrist, attaching to the base of the digits (fingers).

Related Terms

Examples of Flexor Carpi Radialis in the following topics:

  • Muscles of the Wrist and Hand

    • Flexor Carpi Ulnaris – A long muscle originating near the elbow and passing through into the wrist.
    • Flexor Carpi Radialis - A long muscle originating near the elbow and passing through into the wrist.
    • Flexor Digitorum Profundus - A long muscle originating near the elbow and passing through into the wrist, lying adjacent to the flexor pollicis longus.
    • Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus and Brevis – A pair of muscles located on the side of the forearm, allowing them to control extension and abduction of the wrist.
    • Extensor Carpi Ulnaris – Located on the other side of the forearm to the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis, it performs a similar role.