Which Intrinsic Muscle(s)of the Hand Flexes the Metacarpophalangeal Joints, and Also

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which intrinsic muscle(s) of the hand flexes the metacarpophalangeal joints, and also produces extension at the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints?

• A) palmaris brevis
• B) flexor pollicis brevis
• C) abductor pollicis brevis
• D) opponens digiti minimi
• E) lumbricals

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