Palmaris Longus Tendon
Tendo musculi palmaris longi
The palmaris longus tendon is the most superficial tendon at the front of the wrist and, when present, the most prominent on wrist flexion against resistance. Absent in 10-15% of people, it is a favored donor for tendon grafts and reconstructions because its loss causes negligible functional deficit. It blends distally into the palmar aponeurosis.
- Attaches to
- Flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis
Muscles Palmaris Longus