Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand - Adductor/Interosseous Compartment (muscle Table)

Question 1

Palmar Interossei (PAD) origin

Answer 1

Metacarpals

Question 2

Palmar Interossei (PAD) insertion

Answer 2

Proximal Phalanx and Extensor Expansion of Digits 2 - 5

Question 3

Palmar Interossei (PAD) innervation

Answer 3

Deep Ulnar N.

Question 4

Palmar Interossei (PAD) action

Answer 4

ADduction of digits 2-5

Assist in MP flexion and IP extension

Question 5

Dorsal Interossei (DAB) origin

Answer 5

metacarpals

Question 6

Dorsal Interossei (DAB) insertion

Answer 6

Proximal Phalanx and Extensor Expansion of Digits 2-5

Question 7

Dorsal Interossei (DAB) innervation

Answer 7

Deep Ulnar N.

Question 8

Dorsal Interossei (DAB) action

Answer 8

ABduction of the digits 2-5

Assist in MP flexion and IP Extension

Question 9

Adductor Pollicis: Transverse Head origin

Answer 9

3rd Metacarpal

Question 10

Adductor Pollicis: Transverse Head insertion

Answer 10

Base of the Proximal Phalanx of Digit 1

Question 11

Adductor Pollicis: Transverse Head innervation

Answer 11

Deep Ulnar N.

Question 12

Adductor Pollicis: Transverse Head action

Answer 12

ADduction of the Thumb

Question 13

Adductor Pollicis: Oblique Head origin

Answer 13

Capitate

Question 14

Adductor Pollicis: Oblique Head insertion

Answer 14

Base of the Proximal Phalanx of Digit 1

Question 15

Adductor Pollicis: Oblique Head innervation

Answer 15

Deep Ulnar N.

Question 16

Adductor Pollicis: Oblique Head action

Answer 16

Adduction of the Thumb