Technical Tuesday Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
The Flexor Carpi Ulnaris is a muscle of the forearm that
assists in flexing and adducting the hand. It connects at the humerus and the
ulna.
This muscle allows flexion in the wrist (not too much,
please, in port de bras!), and allows flexion in the fingers. Again, not too
much in classical ballet port de bras. It assists in the movement necessary for
the little finger side of the hand to rotate inward (toward the body) in fifth
en avant (to avoid karate hands).
This muscle is seldom injured in dancers, the exception
being male dancers who are more prone to arm and shoulder issues because of
partnering. If a strain or injury does occur to the flexor carpi ulnaris, pain
is usually felt on the outside of the wrist. If the injury is severe, nerves
become involved and pain and stiffness includes the fingers - so much that the
simple act of holding a bottle of water will become painful.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #:
“The Flexor Carpi Ulnaris helps flex and adduct the hand.”
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