4 Questions
What is the term for the muscles in the hand?
Metacarpal muscles
Which of the following muscle groups are not typically found in the hand?
Quadriceps
Which set of muscles are responsible for controlling movement of the thumb?
Opponens pollicis and adductor pollicis
Which group of muscles provide support for the arches of the hand?
Dorsal interossei and palmar interossei
Study Notes
Hand Muscles
- The term for the muscles in the hand is intrinsics.
Muscle Groups in the Hand
- Extrinsics are not typically found in the hand.
Thumb Movement Control
- The thenar muscles are responsible for controlling movement of the thumb.
Arch Support in the Hand
- The interossei muscles provide support for the arches of the hand.
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