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Muscular
The system in the body composed of muscle cells and tissues that bring about movement of an organ or part of the body.
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Palmaris longus muscle
Anatomy; Muscular
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 ...
Supinator muscle
Anatomy; Muscular
A broad muscle in the posterior compartment of the forearm, curved around the upper third of the radius. Its function is to supinate the forearm.
Brachioradialis
Anatomy; Muscular
A muscle of the forearm that acts to flex the forearm at the elbow. It is also capable of both pronation and supination, depending on the position of the forearm.
Flexor carpi radialis muscle
Anatomy; Muscular
A muscle of the human forearm that acts to flex and (radial) abduct the hand.
Flexor carpi ulnaris muscle
Anatomy; Muscular
A muscle of the human forearm that acts to flex and adduct the hand.
Flexor pollicis longus muscle
Anatomy; Muscular
A muscle in the forearm and hand that flexes the thumb.
Flexor digitorum longus
Anatomy; Muscular
Situated on the tibial side of the leg. At its origin it is thin and pointed, but it gradually increases in size as it descends. This muscle serves to curl the second, third, fourth, and fifth toes.
