Radial flexor muscle of the carpus

About the radial flexor muscle of the carpus of the horse

Radial flexor muscle of the carpus is a muscle of the front leg (thoracic limb), one on each side of the body. Its name in the Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria is Musculus flexor carpi radialis. You can turn it above, see it in place in the front leg of the horse, and open it inside the whole animal in Vetomica.

Where it runs from and to

A muscle is told apart from its neighbours by what it takes hold of at each end, which is also what decides what it does when it shortens.

Origin

The humerus at its medial epicondyle.

Insertion

Proximal end of the medial splint bone (second metacarpal).

Action

Flexes the carpus.

Nerve

Median nerve.

Written for Vetomica in its own words from the standard reference anatomy of the horse; the books it was checked against are listed below.

Terminology

English

Radial flexor muscle of the carpus

Latin (NAV)

Musculus flexor carpi radialis

Status

A valid term in the Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria

Questions about the radial flexor muscle of the carpus

What is the Latin name of the radial flexor muscle of the carpus?

In the Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria, the radial flexor muscle of the carpus is called Musculus flexor carpi radialis.

Where is the radial flexor muscle of the carpus of the horse?

Radial flexor muscle of the carpus is a muscle of the front leg (thoracic limb), one on each side of the body.

Where does the radial flexor muscle of the carpus originate and insert?

Origin: The humerus at its medial epicondyle. Insertion: Proximal end of the medial splint bone (second metacarpal).

What nerve supplies the radial flexor muscle of the carpus?

Median nerve.

What does the radial flexor muscle of the carpus do?

Flexes the carpus.