adductor pollicis Flashcards
1
Q
adductor pollicis origin oblique head
A
bases of 2nd, 3rd & 4th metacarpals, trapezoid and capitate
2
Q
adductor pollicis origin transverse head
A
palmar surface, shaft of 3rd metacarpal
3
Q
adductor pollicis insertion
A
medial side, base of proximal phalanx of thumb via tendon containing a sesamoid bone
4
Q
adductor pollicis nerve supply
A
ulnar C8, T1
5
Q
adductor pollicis action
A
adducts thumb
