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
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
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