Muscle Manual Single Questions
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- Trapezius: Proximal Attachment
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Occipital Bone
-Superior Nuchal Line
-External Occipital Protuberance
Ligamentum Nuchae
CV7-TV12 Spinous Processes - Trapezius: Distal Attachment
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Clavicle (Lateral 1/3) - Posterior Surface
Spine and Acromion of Scapula - Trapezius: Innervation
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CN XI - Spinal Accessory Nerve
C3 & C4 - Pain and Proprioception - Trapezius: Action
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Upper Fibers: Scapula Elevation & Upward Rotation
Middle Fibers: Scapula Retraction
Lower FIbers: Scapula Depression & Upward Rotation - Latissimus Dorsi: Proximal Attachment
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TV7-TV12 Spinous Processes
Thoracolumbar Fascia
Ilium - Iliac Crest
Ribs 9-12 (Posterior Parts) External Surfaces - Latissimus Dorsi: Distal Attachment
- Humerus - Floor of Intertubercular Groove
- Latissimus Dorsi: Innervation
- Thoracodorsal Nerve (C6,C7,C8)
- Latissimus Dorsi: Action
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Shoulder Extension, Adduction, and Medial Rotation
Raises Body Toward Arms During Climbing - Levator Scapulae: Proximal Attachment
- CV1-CV4 Transverse Processes
- Levator Scapulae: Distal Attachment
- Scapula - Posterior Surface of Medial Border from Superior Angle to Root of Spine
- Levator Scapulae: Innervation
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C3 & C4 Spinal Nerves
Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C5) - Levator Scapulae: Action
- Scapula Elevation & Downward Rotation
- Rhomboid Minor: Proximal Attachment
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Ligamentum Nuchae
CV7-TV1 Spinous Processes - Rhomboid Major: Distal Attachment
- Scapula - Posterior Surface of Medial Border from Root of Spine to Inferior Angle
- Rhomboid Major: Innervation
- Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C4 & C5)
- Rhomboid Minor: Action
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Scapula Retraction & Downward Rotation
Stabilizes Scapua Against Thoracic Wall - Rhomboid Major: Proximal Attachment
- TV2-TV5 Spinous Processes
- Rhomboid Major: Action
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Scapula Retraction & Downward Rotation
Stabilization Scapula Against Thoracic Wall - Deltoid: Proximal Attachment
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Clavicle (Lateral 1/3) - Anterior Border & Superior Surface
Acromion and Spine of Scapula - Deltoid: Distal Attachment
- Deltoid Tuberosity
- Deltoid: Innervation
- Axillary Nerve (C5 & C6)
- Deltoid: Action
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Anterior Fibers: Shoulder Flexion & Medial Rotation
Middle Fibers: Shoulder Abduction
Posterior Fibers: Shoulder Extension & Lateral Rotation - Teres Major: Proximal Attachment
- Scapula - Posterior Surface of Inferior Angle
- Teres Major: Distal Attachment
- Humerus - Medial Lip of Intertubercular Groove
- Teres Major: Innervation
- Lower Subscapular Nerve (C6 & C7)
- Teres Major: Action
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Shoulder Adduction, Extension, & Medial Rotation
Holds Humeral Head in Glenoid Cavity of Scapula - Supraspinatus: Proximal Attachment
- Scapula - Supraspinous Fossa
- Supraspinatus: Distal Attachment
- Humerus - Superior Facet on Greater Tubercle
- Supraspinatus: Innervation
- Suprascapular Nerve (C4, C5, C6)
- Supraspinatus: Action
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Initiates & Assists Deltoid in Shoulder Abduction
Holds Humeral Head in Glenoid Cavity of Scapula - Infraspinatus: Proximal Attachment
- Scapula - Infraspinous Fossa
- Infraspinatus: Distal Attachment
- Humerus - Middle Facet on Greater Tubercle
- Infraspinatus: Innervation
- Suprascapular Nerve (C5 & C6)
- Infraspinatus: Action
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Shoulder Lateral Rotation
Holds Humeral Head in Glenoid Cavity of Scapula - Teres Minor: Proximal Attachment
- Scapula - Middle Part of Lateral Border
- Teres Minor: Distal Attachment
- Humerus - Inferior Facet on Greater Tubercle
- Teres Minor: Innervation
- Axillary Nerve (C5 & C6)
- Teres Minor: Action
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Shoulder Lateral Rotation
Holds Humeral Head in Glenoid Cavity of Scapula - Subscapularis: Proximal Attachment
- Scapula - Subscapular Fossa
- Subscapularis: Distal Attachment
- Humerus - Lesser Tubercle
- Subscapularis: Innervation
- Upper and Lower Subscapular Nerves (C5, C6, C7)
- Subscapularis: Action
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Shoulder Medial Rotation
Holds Humeral Head in Glenoid Cavity of Scapula - Pectoralis Major: Proximal Attachment
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Clavicular Head:
-Clavicle (Medial 1/3) - Anterior Surface
Sternocostal Head:
-Sternum (1/2) - Anterior Surface
-Ribs 1-6 - Costal Cartilages
-Aponeurosis of External Oblique Muscle - Pectoralis Major: Distal Attachment
- Humerus - Lateral Lip of Intertubercular Groove
- Pectoralis Major: Innervation
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Lateral Pectoral Nerve (C5 & C6) & Medial Pectoral Nerve (C7, C8, T1)
Clavicular Head (C5-C6), Sternocostal Head (C7-T1) - Pectoralis Major: Action
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Shoulder Adduction & Medial Rotation
Clavicular Head: Shoulder Flexion
Sternocostal Head: Shoulder Extension from a Flexed Position - Pectoralis Minor: Proximal Attachment
- Ribs 3-5 Near Costal Cartilages
- Pectoralis Minor: Distal Attachment
- Scapula - Coracoid Process
- Pectoralis Minor: Innervation
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Lateral Pectoral Nerve (C7)
Medial Pectoral Nerve (C8 & T1) - Pectoralis Minor: Action
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Scapula Protraction, Downward Rotation, & Depression
Stabilizes Scapula Against Thoracic Wall - Serratus Anterior: Proximal Attachment
- Ribs 1-8 (Lateral Parts) - External Surface
- Serratus Anterior: Distal Attachment
- Scapula - Anterior Surface of Medial Border
- Serratus Anterior: Innervation
- Long Thoracic Nerve (C5, C6, & C7)
- Serratus Anterior: Action
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Scapula Protraction & Upward Rotation
Stabilizes Scapula Against Thoracic Wall - Subclavius: Proximal Attachment
- Junction of Rib 1 & Its Costal Cartilage
- Subclavius: Distal Attachment
- Clavicle (Middle 1/3) - Inferior Surface
- Subclavius: Innervation
- Nerve to Subclavius (C5 & C6)
- Subclavius: Action
- Anchors & Depresses Clavicle
- Biceps Brachii: Proximal Attachment
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Short Head:
-Coracoid Process of Scapula
Long Head:
-Supraglenoid Tubercle of Scapula - Biceps Brachii: Distal Attachment
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Radial Tuberosity
Bicipital Aponeurosis - Biceps Brachii: Innervation
- Musculocutaneous Nerve (C5,C6)
- Biceps Brachii: Action
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Forearm Supination
Elbow Flexion w/Supination of Forearm
Shoulder Flexion - Brachialis: Proximal Attachment
- Humerus (Distal 1/2) - Anterior Surface
- Brachialis: Distal Attachment
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Coronoid Process of Ulna
Ulnar Tuberosity - Brachialis: Innervation
- Musculocutaneous Nerve (C5,C6)
- Brachialis: Action
- Elbow Flexion
- Coracobrachialis: Proximal Attachment
- Coracoid Process of Scapula
- Coracobrachialis: Distal Attachment
- Humerus (Middle 1/3) - Medial Surface
- Coracobrachialis: Innervation
- Musculocutaneous Nerve (C5, C6, C7)
- Coracobrachialis: Action
- Shoulder Flexion and Adduction
- Triceps Brachii: Proximal Attachment
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Long Head:
-Infraglenoid Tubercle of Scapula
Lateral Head:
-Posterior Surface Proximal to Radial Groove on Humerus
Medial Head:
-Posterior Surface Distal to Radial Groove on Humerus - Triceps Brachii: Distal Attachment
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Olectranon of Ulna
Fascia of Forearm - Triceps Brachii: Innervation
- Radial Nerve (C6, C7, C8)
- Triceps Brachii: Action
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Elbow Extension
Steadies Head of Abducted Humerus
Shoulder Extension and Adduction - Anconeus: Proximal Attachment
- Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus
- Anconeus: Distal Attachment
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Olecranon of Ulna
Proximal Part of Posterior Side - Anconeus: Innervation
- Radial Nerve (C7, C8, T1)
- Anconeus: Action
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Assists Triceps in Elbow Extension
Stabilizes Elbow Joint
Abducts Ulna During Forearm Pronation - Pronator Teres: Proximal Attachment
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-Medial Epicondyle of Humerus
-Coronoid Process of Ulna - Pronator Teres: Distal Attachment
- Radius - Middle Convexity of Lateral Surface
- Pronator Teres: Innervation
- Median Nerve (C6 & C7)
- Pronator Teres: Action
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-Forearm Pronation
-Elbow Flexion - Flexor Carpi Radialis: Proximal Attachment
- -Medial Epicondyle of Humerus
- Flexor Carpi Radialis: Distal Attachment
- Base of the 2nd Metacarpal
- Flexor Carpi Radialis: Innervation
- Median Nerve (C6 & C7)
- Flexor Carpi Radialis: Action
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-Wrist Flexion
-Radial Deviation - Palmaris Longus: Proximal Attachment
- -Medial Epicondyle of Humerus
- Palmaris Longus: Distal Attachment
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-Distal 1/2 of Flexor Retinaculum
-Palmar Aponeurosis - Palmaris Longus: Innervation
- -Median Nerve (C7 & C8)
- Flexor Carpi Ulnaris: Proximal Attachment
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-Humeral Head:
-Medial Epicondyle of Humerus
-Ulnar Head:
-Olecranon
-Proximal 2/3 of Posterior Border of Ulna - Flexor Carpi Ulnaris: Distal Attachment
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-Pisiform
-Hook of Hamate
-5th Metacarpal - Flexor Carpi Ulnaris: Innervation
- -Ulnar Nerve (C7 & C8)
- Flexor Carpi Ulnaris: Action
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-Wrist Flexion
-Ulnar Deviation - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis: Proximal Attachment
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Humeroulnar Head:
-Medial Epicondyle of Humerus
-Ulnar Collateral Ligament
-Coronoid Process of Ulna
Radial Head:
-Anterior Border of Proximal 1/2 of Radius - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis: Distal Attachment
- Bodies of the Middle Phalanges of the Medial 4 Digits
- Flexor Digitorum Superficialis: Innervation
- Medial Nerve (C7, C8, T1)
- Flexor Digitorum Superficialis: Action
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-Medial 4 Digits PIP Joint Flexion
-Medial 4 Digits MCP Joint Flexion
-Wrist Flexion - Flexor Digitorum Profundus: Proximal Attachment
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-Medial and Anterior Surfaces of the Proximal 3/4 of the Ulna
-Adjacent Interosseous Membrane - Flexor Digitorum Profundus: Distal Attachment
- Bases of the Distal Phalanges of the Medial 4 Digits
- Flexor Digitorum Profundus: Innervation
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Medial Part (Digits 4 & 5):
-Ulnar Nerve (C8 & T1)
Lateral Part (Digits 2 & 3):
-Anterior Interosseous Nerve (C8 & T1) from Median Nerve - Flexor Digitorum Profundus: Action
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-Medial 4 Digits DIP Joint Flexion
-Medial 4 Digits PIP Joint Flexion
-Medial 4 Digits MCP Joint Flexion
-Wrist Flexion - Flexor Pollicis Longus: Proximal Attachment
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Radius:
-Anterior Surface Between the Tuberosity and Pronator Quadratus
-Adjacent Interosseous Membrane - Flexor Pollicis Longus: Distal Attachment
- Base of the Distal Phalanx of the Thumb
- Flexor Pollicis Longus: Innervation
- Anterior Interosseous Nerve (C8 & T1) From Median Nerve
- Flexor Pollicis Longus: Action
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-Thumb IP, MCP and CMP Joint Flexion
-Wrist Flexion - Pronator Quadratus: Proximal Attachment
- Anterior Surface of Distal 1/4 of Ulna
- Pronator Quadratus: Distal Attachment
- Anterior Surface of Distal 1/4 of Radius
- Pronator Quadratus: Innervation
- Anterior Interosseous Nerve (C8 & T1) From Median Nerve
- Pronator Quadratus: Action
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-Forearm Pronation
-Deep Fibers Bind Radius and Ulna Together - Brachioradialis: Proximal Attachment
- Lateral Supracondylar Ridge of Humerus
- Brachioradialis: Distal Attachment
- Lateral Surface of Distal End of Radius
- Brachioradialis: Innervation
- Radial Nerve (C5, C6, C7)
- Brachioradialis: Action
- Elbow Flexion
- Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus: Proximal Attachment
- Lateral Supracondylar Ridge of Humerus
- Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus: Distal Attachment
- Base of 2nd Metacarpal
- Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus: Innervation
- Radial Nerve (C6, C7)
- Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus: Action
- Wrist Extension & Radial Deviation
- Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis: Proximal Attachment
- Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus
- Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis: Distal Attachment
- Base of 3rd Metacarpal
- Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis: Innervation
- Posterior Interosseous Nerve (C7 & C8) from Radial Nerve
- Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis: Action
- Wrist Extension & Radial Deviation
- Extensor Digitorum: Proximal Attachment
- Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus
- Extensor Digitorum: Distal Attachment
- Extensor Expansions of Medial 4 Digits
- Extensor Digitorum: Innervation
- Posterior Interosseous Nerve (C7 & C8) from Radial Nerve
- Extensor Digitorum: Action
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-Medial 4 Digits IP Joint Extension
-Medial 4 Digits MCP Joint Extension
-Wrist Extension - Extensor Digiti Minimi: Proximal Attachment
- Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus
- Extensor Digiti Minimi: Distal Attachment
- 5th Digit - Extensor Expainsion
- Extensor Digiti Minimi: Innervation
- Posterior Interosseous Nerve (C7 & C8) from Radial Nerve
- Extensor Digiti Minimi: Action
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-5th Digit IP Joint Extension
-5th Digit MCP Extension
-Wrist Extension - Extensor Carpi Ulnaris: Proximal Attachment
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-Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus
-Posterior Border of Proximal 2/3 of Ulna - Extensor Carpi Ulnaris: Distal Attachment
- Base of 5th Metacarpal
- Extensor Carpi Ulnaris: Innervation
- Posterior Interosseous Nerve (C7 & C8) from Radial Nerve
- Extensor Carpi Ulnaris: Action
- Wrist Extension & Ulnar Deviation
- Supinator: Proximal Attachment
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Humerus:
-Lateral Epicondyle
Radial Collateral Ligament
Annular Ligament
Ulna:
-Supinator Fossa
-Supinator Crest - Supinator: Distal Attachment
- Radius (Proximal 1/3) - Lateral, Posterior, & Anaterior Surfaces
- Supinator: Innervation
- Posterior Interosseous Nerve (C5 & C6) From Radial Nerve
- Supinator: Action
- Forearm Supination
- Abductor Pollicis Longus: Proximal Attachment
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-Posterior Surface of Proximal 1/2 of Ulna
-Posterior Surface of Proximal 1/2 of Radius
-Adjacent Interosseous Membrane - Abductor Pollicis Longus: Distal Attachment
- -Base of 1st Metacarpal
- Abductor Pollicis Longus: Innervation
- Posterior Interosseous Nerve (C7 & C8) from Radial Nerve
- Abductor Pollicis Longus: Action
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-Thumb CMC Joint Abduction & Extension
-Wrist Elevation & Radial Deviation - Extensor Pollicis Brevis: Proximal Attachment
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Posterior Surface of Distal 1/3 of Radius
Adjacent Interosseous Membrane - Extensor Pollicis Brevis: Distal Attachment
- Base of Proximal Phalanx of Thumb
- Extensor Pollicis Brevis: Innervation
- Posterior Interosseous Nerve (C7 & C8) from Radial Nerve
- Extensor Pollicis Brevis: Action
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Thumb MCP & CMC Joint Extension
Wrist Elevation & Radial Deviation - Extensor Pollicis Longus: Proximal Attachment
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Posterior Surface of Middle 1/3 of Ulna
Adjacent Interosseous Membrane - Extensor Pollicis Longus: Distal Attachment
- Base of Distal Phalanx of Thumb
- Extensor Pollicis Longus: Innervation
- Posterior Interosseous Nerve (C7 & C8) from Radial Nerve
- Extensor Pollicis Longus: Action
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Thumb IP, MCP, & CMC Joint Extension
Wrist Extension & Radial Deviation - Extensor Indicis: Proximal Attachment
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Posterior Surface of Distal 1/3 of Ulna
Adjacent Interosseous Membrane - Extensor Indicis: Distal Attachment
- 2nd Digit - Extensor Expansion
- Extensor Indicis: Innervation
- Posterior Interosseous Nerve (C7 & C8) from Radial Nerve
- Extensor Indicis: Action
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2nd Digit IP & MCP Joint Extension
Wrist Extension - Abductor Pollicis Brevis: Proximal Attachment
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Flexor Retinaculum
Scaphoid - Tubercle
Trapezium - Tubercle - Abductor Pollicis Brevis: Distal Attachment
- Base of Proximal Phalanx of Thumb
- Abductor Pollicis Brevis: Innervation
- Recurrent Branch of Median Nerve (C8 & T1)
- Abductor Pollicis Brevis: Action
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Thumb CMC Joint Abduction
Thumb Opposition - Flexor Pollicis Brevis: Proximal Attachment
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Flexor Retinaculum
Scaphoid - Tubercle
Trapezium - Tubercle - Flexor Pollicis Brevis: Distal Attachment
- Base of Proximal Phalanx of Thumb
- Flexor Pollicis Brevis: Innervation
- Recurrent Branch of Median Nerve (C8 & T1)
- Flexor Pollicis Brevis: Action
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Thumb MCP & CMC Joint Flexion
Thumb Opposition - Opponens Pollicis: Proximal Attachment
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Flexor Retinaculum
Scaphoid - Tubercle
Trapezium - Tubercle - Opponens Pollicis: Distal Attachment
- 1st Metacarpal - Lateral Border
- Opponens Pollicis: Innervation
- Recurrent Branch of Median Nerve (C8 & T1)
- Opponens Pollicis: Action
- Thumb Opposition
- Adductor Pollicis: Proximal Attachment
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Oblique Head:
-2nd and 3rd Metacarpals - Bases
-Capitate & Adjacent Carpals
Transverse Head:
-3rd Metacarpal - Anterior Surface of Body - Adductor Pollicis: Distal Attachment
- Base of Proximal Phalanx of Thumb
- Adductor Pollicis: Innervation
- Deep Branch of Ulnar Nerve (C8 & T1)
- Adductor Pollicis: Action
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Thumb CMC Joint Adduction
Thumb Opposition - Abdcutor Digiti Minimi: Proximal Attachment
- Pisiform
- Abductor Digiti Minimi: Distal Attachment
- Base of Proximal Phalanx of 5th Digit
- Abductor Digiti Minimi: Innervation
- Deep Branch of Ulnar Nerve (C8 & T1)
- Abductor Digiti Minimi: Action
- 5th Digit MCP Joint Abduction
- Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis: Proximal Attachment
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Hook of Hamate
Flexor Retinaculum - Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis: Distal Attachment
- Base of Proximal Phalanx of 5th Digit
- Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis: Innervation
- Deep Branch of Ulnar Nerve (C8 & T1)
- Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis: Action
- 5th Digit MCP Joint Flexion
- Opponens Digiti Minimi: Proximal Attachment
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Hook of Hamate
Flexor Retinaculum - Opponens Digiti Minimi: Distal Attachment
- Medial Border of 5th Metacarpal
- Opponens Digiti Minimi: Innervation
- Deep Branch of Ulnar Nerve (C8 & T1)
- Opponens Digiti Minimi: Action
- 5th Digit Opposition
- Lumbricals 1-2 (Unipennate Muscles): Proximal Attachment
- FLeoxr Digitorum Profundus - Lateral 2 Tendons
- Lumbricals 1-2 (Unipennate Muscles): Distal Attachment
- 2nd and 3rd Digits - Extensor Expansions - Lateral Bands
- Lumbricals 1-2 (Unipennate Muscles): Innervation
- Lateral and Medial Branches of Median Nerve (C8 & T1)
- Lumbricals 1-2 (Unipennate Muscles): Action
- 2nd and 3rd Digit MCP Joint Flexion & IP Joint Extension
- Lumbricals 3-4 (Bipennate Muscles): Proximal Attachment
- Flexor Digitorum Profundus - Medial 3 Tendons
- Lumbricals 3-4 (Bipennate Muscles): Distal Attachment
- 4th and 5th Digits - Extensor Expansions - Lateral Bands
- Lumbricals 3-4 (Bipennate Muscles): Innervation
- Deep Branch of Ulnar Nerve (C8 & T1)
- Lumbricals 3-4 (Bipennate Muscles): Action
- 4th and 5th Digit MCP Joint Flexion & IP Joint Extension
- Dorsal Interossei 1-4 (Bipennate Muscles): Proximal Attachment
- Adjacent Sides of Two Metacarpals
- Dorsal Interossei 1-4 (Bipennate Muscles): Distal Attachment
- 2nd - 4th Digits - Extensor Expainsions - Lateral Bands & Proximal Phalanges - Bases
- Dorsal Interossei 1-4 (Bipennate Muscles): Innervation
- Deep Branch of Ulnar Nerve (C8 & T1)
- Dorsal Interossei 1-4 (Bipennate Muscles): Action
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2nd to 4th Digit Abduction From Axial Line
Assists Lumbricals in Medial 4 Digit MCP Joint Flexion & IP Joint Extension - Palmar Interossei (1-3) (Unipennate Muscles): Proximal Insertion
- 2nd, 4th, 5th Metacarpals - Palmar Surfaces
- Palmar Interossei (1-3) (Unipennate Muscles): Distal Insertion
- 2nd, 4th, 5th Digits - Extensor Expansions - Lateral Bands, & Bases of Proximal Phalanges
- Palmar Interossei (1-3) (Unipennate Muscles): Innervation
- Deep Branch of Ulnar Nerve (C8 & T1)
- Palmar Interossei (1-3) (Unipennate Muscles): Action
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2nd, 4th, 5th Adduction Toward Axial Line
Assists Lumbricals in Medial 4 Digit MCP Joint Flexion & IP Joint Extension