Flexor Carpi Radialis
Flexor Carpi Radialis crosses the elbow joint and so is also a weak elbow flexor.
Origin
- Medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Insertion
- Base of the 2nd and 3rd metacarpals.
Actions
- Flexion of the wrist.
- Radial deviation of the wrist.
Innervation
- Median nerve.
Daily uses
- Pulling rope towards you.
Example strengthening exercises
- Wrist flexion using resistance bands.
Example stretches
- Wrist flexor stretch.
Related injuries
- Golfers elbow.
Related muscles
- Flexor carpi ulnaris.
- Flexor digitorum superficialis.
