flexor carpi ulnaris

noun

flexor carpi ul·​nar·​is -ˌəl-ˈnar-əs How to pronounce flexor carpi ulnaris (audio)
: a superficial muscle of the ulnar side of the forearm that flexes the hand and assists in adducting it

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“Flexor carpi ulnaris.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/flexor%20carpi%20ulnaris. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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