Flexor Pollicis Longus


Summary

Location: In the forearm, running from the humerus to the thumb, flexing the thumb.

Information

Group: Wrist and Hand
Subgroup: Flexor Pollicis
Side(s) of body: Front
Function/action: Thumb Flexor

Details

Joint: Carpometacarpal
Bone: Radius, Carpals
Origin: Anterior surface of radius and interosseous membrane.
Insertion: Base of distal phalanx of thumb.

Exercises

Secondary muscle in: Cable Wrist Curl, Dumbbell Wrist Curl, Wrist Curl, Wrist Roller, Bag Wrist Curl