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Flexor Pollicis Longus
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| Flexor Pollicis Longus | |
|---|---|
| Muscle Type | |
| Origin | Anterior surface of the middle half of the shaft of the radius and coronoid process of the ulna |
| Insertion | Base of the distal phalanx of the thumb |
| Action | |
| Synergists | |
| Antagonists | |
| Spinal innervation | C8, T1 |
| Peripheral Innervation | Median Nerve |
| Vasculature | |
Palpation
Palpate where the tendon crosses the palmar surface of the proximal phalanx of the thumb
Manual Muscle Testing
Resistance is applied to the distal phalanx into extension. The patient bends the tip of the thumb against resistance.
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