Q42 Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

Question 1

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| Give the position of this muscle</p>

Answer 1

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| Medial aspect of the forearm. Most medial of the flexor group. Lies medial to Palmaris Longus</p>

Question 2

State the attachments of this muscle

Answer 2

Proximal attachment-
Medial epicondyle of humerus (CFT)
Medial border of the olecranon and the upper 2/3 of the posterior border of the ulna
Distal attachment- 
Pisiform
Hook of hamate 
Base of 5th metacarpal

Question 3

Name the actions of this muscle at the wrist region

Answer 3

Flexion and adduction (Ulnar deviation)

Question 4

Name the nerve which supplies this muscle

Answer 4

The ulnar nerve C8

Question 5

Give one functional activity in which this muscle has an important role

Answer 5

Mainly a fixator and a synergist- prevent unwanted extension of wrist. Stabilises pisiform during abduction of the little finger. Playing a musical instrument, typing