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palmaris longus muscle

musculus palmaris longus

The palmaris longus is seen as a small tendon between the flexor carpi radialis and the flexor carpi ulnaris, although it is not always present. The muscle is absent in about 14 percent of the population, however this varies greatly with ethnicity. Absence of palmaris does not have any known effect on grip strength. Palmaris longus can be palpated by touching the pads of the fifth and first fingers and flexing the wrist. The tendon, if present, will be very visible.

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Tipe Muscle
Struktur Induk forelimb muscle
Nama Latin musculus palmaris longus
FMA ID 38462

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the palmaris longus muscle?

The palmaris longus is seen as a small tendon between the flexor carpi radialis and the flexor carpi ulnaris, although it is not always present. The muscle is absent in about 14 percent of the population, however this varies greatly with ethnicity. Absence of palmaris does not have any known effect

What is the Latin name for the palmaris longus muscle?

The Latin name for the palmaris longus muscle is musculus palmaris longus.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:38462 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0016493 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — palmaris longus muscle Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.