Hypothenar Muscles

Description

Hypothenar muscles

Other Names

• Hypothenar Muscles
• Hypothenar Muscle Group
• Hypothenar Eminence

Hypothenar Muscles

• Opponens Digiti Minimi
• Flexor Digiti Minimi brevis
• Abductor Digiti Minimi

Actions

• 5th digit movement: opposition, flexion, abduction

Vascular Supply

• Primarily via ulnar artery

Innervation

• Innervated via the deep ulnar nerve (terminal motor branch)

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Clinical Significance

• Muscle atrophy indicative of Ulnar Nerve Injury

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See Also

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

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