Common flexor tendon
Tendon of the forearm
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The common flexor tendon is a tendon that attaches to the medial epicondyle of the humerus (lower part of the bone of the upper arm that is near the elbow joint).
| Common flexor tendon | |
|---|---|
Frontal view of the muscles of the human forearm (Suarez, C.A. and Vilensky, J., All-in-One Anatomy Exam Review. Vol. 1 Back and Upper Limb). | |
| Identifiers | |
| TA2 | 2489 |
| FMA | 63259 |
| Anatomical terms of muscle | |
It serves as the upper attachment point for the superficial muscles of the front of the forearm:
