Hypothenar Muscles

Question 0

What is the distal attachment of abductor digiti minimi?

Answer 0

medial side of base of proximal phalanx of 5th finger

Question 1

What is the origin of abductor digiti minimi?

Answer 1

pisiform

Question 2

What innervates abductor digiti minimi?

Answer 2

deep branch of ulnar nerve (C8, T1)

Question 3

What are the actions of abductor digiti minimi?

Answer 3

abducts 5th finger; assists in flexion of its proximal phalanx

Question 4

What is the proximal attachment of flexor digiti minimi brevis?

Answer 4

hook of hamate and flexor retinaculum

Question 5

What is distal attachment of flexor digiti minimi brevis?

Answer 5

medial side of proximal phalanx of 5th finger

Question 6

What innervates flexor digiti minimi brevis?

Answer 6

deep branch of ulnar nerve (C8, T1)

Question 7

What is the main action of flexor digiti minimi brevis?

Answer 7

flexes proximal phalanx of 5th finger

Question 8

What is the proximal attachment of opponens digiti minimi?

Answer 8

hook of hamate and flexor retinaculum

Question 9

What is the distal attachment of opponens digit minimi?

Answer 9

medial boarder of 5th metacarpal

Question 10

What innervates opponens digiti minimi?

Answer 10

deep branch of ulnar nerve (C8, T1)

Question 11

What is the main action of opponens digiti minimi?

Answer 11

draws 5th metacarpal anterior and rotates it, bringing 5th finger into opposition with thumb