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The extrinsic flexors that lie superficially have their primary action at the wrist or palm.  These are flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, and flexor carpi ulnaris.

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Flexor Carpi Radialis | Palmar Longus | Flexor Carpi Ulnaris | Intermediate Extrinsic Flexors | Deep Extrinsic Flexors | Extrinsic Flexors | Extrinsic Extensors | Extrinsic Muscles | Intrinsic Muscles | Muscle Arrangement | Help | Hand Kinesiology

Lorie Richards and Janice Loudon, University of Kansas Medical Center, School of Allied Health,
Occupational and Physical Therapy Education, October 1997