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palmaris longus

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Main Entry: palmaris lonĀ·gus
Pronunciation: -'lo[ng]-g&s
Function: noun
: a superficial muscle of the forearm lying on the medial side of theflexor carpi radialis that arises especially from the medial epicondyle of the humerus, inserts especially into the palmar aponeurosis, and acts to flex the hand
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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