Thumb (first carpometacarpal and metacarpophalangeal joint) Flashcards
1
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Flexion (antagonists on extension)
A
- Flexor pollicis longus
- Flexor pollicis brevis
- Adductor pollicis (assists)
- Palmar interossei (1st, assists)
2
Q
Extension (antagonists on flexion)
A
- Extensor pollicis longus
- Extensor pollicis brevis
- Abductor pollicis longus
- Palmar interossei (1st, assists)
3
Q
Opposition
A
- Opponens pollicis
- Flexor pollicis brevis (assists)
- Abductor pollicis brevis (assists)
4
Q
Abduction (antagonists on adduction)
A
- Abductor pollicis longus
- Abductor pollicis brevis
5
Q
Adduction (antagonist on abduction)
A
- Adductor pollicis
- Palmar interossei (1st)