Hand Actions Flashcards
1
Q
Opponens pollicis.
A
Opposition of thumb - medial rotation and flexion of metacarpal on trapezium.
2
Q
Abductor pollicis brevis.
A
Abduction of thumb.
3
Q
Flexor pollicis brevis.
A
Flexion of MCP joint of thumb.
4
Q
Opponens digiti minimi.
A
Opposition of little finger - rotation of metacarpal towards palm.
5
Q
Abductor digiti minimi.
A
Abduction of little finger.
6
Q
Lumbricals.
A
Flexion at MCP joint.
Extension at IP joint.
7
Q
Dorsal interossei.
A
Abduction at MCP joint.
8
Q
Palmar interossei.
A
Adduction at MCP joint.
9
Q
Palmaris brevis.
A
Wrinkling of skin of hypothenar eminence.
Deepens curvature of hand.
10
Q
Adductor pollicis.
A
Adduction of thumb.
