Flexor carpi radialis muscle

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Description:

Origin:
Medial epicondyle of humerus via the common flexor tendon

Insertion:
Anterior surface of the base of 2nd metacarpal bone; small tendinous slip to the 3rd metacarpal base

Actions:
Flexes the wrist

Nerve supply:
Median nerve

Blood supply:
Branches of the ulnar and radial arteries