#1
Which muscle is responsible for flexing the fingers?
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
ExplanationFlexes fingers at the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints.
#2
Which muscle is located on the palmar side of the forearm?
Palmaris Longus
ExplanationWeakly flexes the wrist.
#3
Which muscle is primarily responsible for thumb opposition?
Abductor Pollicis Brevis
ExplanationAbducts and assists in opposition of the thumb.
#4
Which muscle is located on the dorsal side of the forearm?
Extensor Digitorum Communis
ExplanationExtends fingers at the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints.
#5
Which muscle is responsible for ulnar deviation of the wrist?
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
ExplanationFlexes and adducts the wrist.
#6
Which muscle is responsible for adducting the thumb?
Adductor Pollicis
ExplanationAdducts the thumb.
#7
Which muscle is involved in opposition of the little finger?
Opponens Digiti Minimi
ExplanationOpposes the little finger.
#8
Which muscle is responsible for flexing the wrist medially?
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
ExplanationFlexes and adducts the wrist.
#9
What is the primary function of the thenar muscles?
Adduction of the thumb
ExplanationAdducts the thumb.
#10
Which muscle acts to extend the wrist?
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
ExplanationExtends and abducts the wrist.
#11
Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the fingers?
Dorsal Interossei
ExplanationAbducts the fingers.
#12
Which muscle is primarily responsible for extension of the thumb?
Extensor Pollicis Longus
ExplanationExtends and abducts the thumb.
#13
Which muscle is responsible for extending the index finger?
Extensor Indicis
ExplanationExtends the index finger.
#14
Which muscle is responsible for extension of the pinky finger?
Extensor Digiti Minimi
ExplanationExtends the little finger.