Hand Muscles - Hypothenar Flashcards

1
Q

abductor digiti minimi

A

PA:
+ pisiform

DA:
+ medial side of base of proximal phalanx of 5th finger

N:
+ deep branch of ulnar nerve (C8, T1*)

A:
+ abducts 5th finger
+ assists in flexion of its proximal phalanx

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2
Q

flexor digiti minimi brevis

A

PA:
+ hook of hamate
+ flexor retinaculum

DA:
+ medial side of base of proximal phalanx of 5th finger

N:
+ deep branch of ulnar nerve (C8, T1*)

A:
+ flexes proximal phalanx of 5th finger

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3
Q

opponens digiti minimi

A

PA:
+ hook of hamate
+ flexor retinaculum

DA:
+ medial border of 5th metacarpal

N:
+ deep branch of ulnar nerve (C8, T1*)

A:
+ draw 5th metacarpal anterior and rotates it, bringing 5th finger in opposition with the thumb

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