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This short video shows m. flexor carpi ulnaris (elbow flexor of the wrist) in the context of “Muscle pain in the arm.” The muscle is located on the medial side of the forearm. It starts at the inner epicondyle of the elbow and attaches to the bones of the wrist. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
The muscle is located on the medial side of the forearm. It starts at the inner epicondyle of the elbow and attaches to the bones of the wrist. The clip places this within “Muscle pain in the arm” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.
Muscle pain is not always local. When a muscle is overloaded or lacks control during movement, tension or pain can also be felt in a nearby area.
This is an educational visual linked to “Muscle pain in the arm.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.