Which of the Following Muscles Is Used to Flex and Abduct

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following muscles is used to flex and abduct the hand at the wrist joint?

• A)flexor digitorum profundus
• B)flexor digitorum superficialis
• C)flexor carpi radialis
• D)flexor carpi ulnaris
• E)palmaris longus

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Definitions:

Proximal Tubule

The segment of the nephron in the kidney immediately following the Bowman's capsule that reabsorbs water, ions, and nutrients from the filtrate.

Microvilli

Tiny, finger-like extensions of the plasma membrane of cells, especially epithelial cells, which increase surface area for absorption.

Proximal Tubule

The portion of the nephron in the kidney closest to the renal corpuscle, involved in the reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients.

Nephron Loop

Also known as the loop of Henle, the nephron loop is a section of the kidney nephron responsible for concentrating urine and conserving water and salts.