Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis of the Hand

Description

Flexor Digiti Minimi of Hand

Origin

• Hook of Hamate
• Flexor Retinaculum of the Hand

Insertion

• Base of proximal phalanx of digit 5

Actions

• Flexion and lateral rotation of digit 5 at the metacarpophalangeal joint
• Opposition of digit 5 with digit 1

Vascular Supply

• Ulnar Artery (Deep Palmar Branch)

Nerve

• Ulnar Nerve (Deep Branch, C8-T1)

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Clinical Significance

• Needs to be updated

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See Also

• Physical Exam Hand
• Hand And Wrist Anatomy
• Hand Pain (Main)
• Wrist Pain (Main)

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