Interossei Flashcards
1
Q
Palmar Interossei
A
O: shaft of each metacarpal
I: extensor aponeurosis of finger of origin
A: adduction of respective finger, flexion of metacarpalphalangeal joints, extension of interphalangeal joints
In: ulnar nerve
2
Q
Dorsal Interossei
A
O: adjacent surfaces of two metacarpals
I:
#1 - proximal phalanx of radial side of index inger
#2-4 - proximal phalanx on the radial side of middle, ulnar side of middle, and ulnar side of ring fingers, respectively + extensor aponeurosis
A: abduction of index, middle, and ring fingers + flexion of metacarpalphalangeal joints
In: ulnar nerve