Flexor Carpi Radialis

Musculus flexor carpi radialis

Flexor carpi radialis flexes the wrist and tilts the hand toward the thumb (radial deviation), running diagonally across the anterior forearm. It is a major contributor to grip and wrist-flexion strength trained directly by wrist curls and loaded carries. Its tendon is a key landmark at the wrist, sitting just lateral to the palmaris longus.

Actions: Wrist flexion, Wrist radial deviation (abduction), Weak forearm pronation
Origin: Medial epicondyle of the humerus via the common flexor tendon
Insertion: Bases of the second and third metacarpal bones
Innervation: Median nerve (C6-C7)
Blood supply: Ulnar artery

Synergists Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Palmaris Longus

Antagonists Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Tendons Common Flexor Tendon Flexor Carpi Radialis Tendon

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Exercises (6)

Trains as a primary mover

Barbell Wrist Curl
Behind-the-Back Wrist Curl
Cable Wrist Curl
Dumbbell Wrist Curl
Wrist Curl
Wrist Roller

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