Espiral Atlas
MuscleUpper limb

Flexor digitorum superficialis

musculus flexor digitorum superficialis

Flexes the proximal interphalangeal joints of the four medial fingers; with more force, it also flexes the metacarpophalangeal joints and the wrist.

Upper limb – 3D human anatomy atlas

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  • Origin
  • Insertion
  • Innervation
  • Clinical
  • Blood supply

Related clinical cases

  • Injury to the median nerve at the elbow: hand of benediction; anterior interosseous syndrome
  • Tenosynovitis; De Quervain; trigger finger

Other structures in this region

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