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Per Green et al. 2015 Forearm Right

M. Flexor Carpi Radialis

Flexor Carpi Radialis (FCR R)

The M. Flexor Carpi Radialis (Flexor Carpi Radialis) is a muscle of the forearm region. It is responsible for wrist palmar flexion and radial abduction. This muscle is not covered by the official SENIAM catalogue — placement is based on established clinical literature. This page documents the exact electrode position, anatomical attachments and a standardized test movement based on Hermens et al. (2000).

Function

Wrist palmar flexion and radial abduction

Opposite side: FCR L
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Electrode Placement (SENIAM)

50% on line from medial epicondyle to radial pulse

Orientation: Parallel to the forearm

Source: Green et al. 2015 ↗

Green LA, McGuire J, Gabriel DA. Flexor carpi radialis surface electromyography electrode placement for evoked and voluntary measures. Muscle Nerve. 2015;52(5):818-25.

Based on SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000). Not an official SENIAM product. See all references \u2192

Anatomy

Origin Medial epicondyle of the humerus Insertion Base of the 2nd metacarpal (palmar)

Test Movement

Wrist flexion with radial abduction against resistance

This muscle has no SENIAM-standardized electrode position. Placement should be based on anatomical knowledge.

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