Muscles acting on thumb Flashcards
1
Q
Abductor pollicis longus location and A?
A
Posterior hand, most lateral. Abduct and extend thumb, radial deviation.
2
Q
Extensor pollicis brevis location and A?
A
Posterior hand, medial to abductor pollicis longus. Extend thumb at carpometacarpal, metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints,
3
Q
Extensor pollicis longus location and A?
A
Most medial. Extend thumb at carpometacarpal, metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints,
4
Q
What muscles make up the anatomical snuff box?
A
Abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis longus and brevis.