M. flexor antibrachii lateralis superficialis

Originates as a superior and inferior head. The superior head originates on the outer edge of the humerus and the inferior head originates on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Both bellies converge to form a tendon, which inserts on the carpus and the extensor tendon of digit I.

Type Tendon
Parent Structure pectoral complex muscle

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What is the M. flexor antibrachii lateralis superficialis?
Originates as a superior and inferior head. The superior head originates on the outer edge of the humerus and the inferior head originates on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Both bellies converge to form a tendon, which inserts on the carpus and the extensor tendon of digit I.

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