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Last Update: 07/30/2024 08:26 AM

Current Deck: 01 Anki Avengers::LEAPMed 01::01ANA::23.2Muscular (Bryan Edition)::02 Upper Limb::Insertion

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MuscleName

Flexor digitorum profundus

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Origin

Origin (proximal):

anteromedial ulna and

from the interosseous membrane.

Insertion

Insertion (distal):

Four tendons attach to the bases of the distal phalanges of the medial 4 digits (index finger to little finger).

Innervation

Innervation:

Median half by ulnar nerve

Lateral half by median nerve

C7-C8

Actions

Action:

The primary action is flexion of the distal interphalangeal joints.

The muscle also produces some flexion at the proximal interphalangeal joints, the metacarpophalangeal joints, and the wrist because its tendons cross those joints.

important for slow flexion

Attachments

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Plate

Atlas Plate 431

Origin Pictures

Insertion Pictures

Innervation Pictures

Muscle Table

Current Tags:

BOINA::Upper_Limb::Hand/Wrist/Forearm

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