Which Is an Action of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which is an action of the flexor digitorum superficialis?

• A)extension of fingers two through five at the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints
• B)flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
• C)extension of the forearm at the elbow joint
• D)flexion of the hand at the wrist joint

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