Origin
Humerus – medial epicondyle.
Insertion
Pisiform bone.
Blood supply
Ulnar artery.
Nerve supply
Ulnar nerve – muscular branches.
Action
It helps to flex the wrist and also to twist the wrist, which is an extremely common action. You use the muscle in everyday life like pulling a rope toward the body.
Disease/Injury
Golfer’s elbow is a very common condition affecting the flexor carpi ulnaris. This condition gives rise to pain in the wrist and elbow.
Muscle Exercise
Wrist curls can be performed to increase the strength of this muscle.
Interesting Facts
You can palpate the muscle tendon at the wrist on the little finger side.
