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Flexor Pollicis Longus

Origin Anterior surface of radius and adjacent interosseous membrane
Insertion Base of distal phalanx of thumb
Action Flexes phalanges of 1st digit (thumb)
Innervation Anterior interosseous nerve from median nerve (C8 and T1) (C8, T1)
Arterial Supply Anterior interosseous artery

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