-Origin Medial epicondyle (common flexor tendon) and medial margin on olecranon of ulna
-Insertion Pisiform, hook of the hamate, base of the fifth metacarpal bone
-Nerve ulnar nerve
Nerve root C7, C8 and T1
-Actions Flexion and adduction of wrist
-Antagonist Extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle and extensor carpi radialis longus muscle