Flexor Pollicis Longus

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.