Flexor carpi ulnaris muscle

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Flexor carpis ulnaris (FCU) is a ~~member~~muscle of the ~~(anterior) flexor compartment~~1^st layer of the anterior compartment of the forearm.

origin
- humeral head - medial epicondyle of the humerus
- ulnar head - olecranon of the ulna
insertion - base of 5th metacarpal; hook of hamate, piriformis
innervation - ulna nerve (C8-T1)
action - flexion and abduction of the wrist joint

~~-<p><strong>Flexor carpis ulnaris (FCU)</strong> is a member of the (anterior) flexor compartment of the forearm.</p><h4>Summary</h4><ul>~~
+<p><strong>Flexor carpis ulnaris (FCU)</strong> is a muscle of the 1<sup>st</sup> layer of the anterior compartment of the forearm.</p><h4>Summary</h4><ul>
~~-<strong>innervation</strong> - <a href="/articles/ulna-nerve">ulna nerve</a>~~
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+<strong>innervation</strong> - <a href="/articles/ulna-nerve">ulna nerve</a> (C8-T1)</li>