Which Is an Action of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which is an action of the flexor digitorum profundus?

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

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