65 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the abductor digiti minimi?
A
It abducts the 5th finger and helps flex its proximal phalanx.
2
Q
Where does the flexor digiti minimi brevis lie in relation to the abductor digiti minimi?
A
It lies lateral to the abductor digiti minimi.
3
Q
What action does the flexor digiti minimi brevis perform?
A
It flexes the proximal phalanx of the 5th finger at the metacarpophalangeal joint.
4
Q
What is the function of the opponens digiti minimi?
A
It draws the 5th metacarpal anteriorly and rotates it laterally, deepening the palm’s hollow and aiding opposition with the thumb.
5
Q
Where does the opponens digiti minimi act exclusively?
A
It acts exclusively at the carpometacarpal joint.
