Which Muscle Is Active When Opposing the Thumb

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which muscle is active when opposing the thumb?

• A)flexor pollicis longus
• B)abductor pollicis longus
• C)flexor digitorum profundus
• D)flexor carpi radialis
• E)pronator teres

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