If a Muscle Crosses the Metacarpophalangeal And/or Interphalangeal Joints of the Fingers

question 21

Multiple Choice

If a muscle crosses the metacarpophalangeal and/or interphalangeal joints of the fingers anteriorly,what will its eccentric function of the fingers be?

• A)restrains/slows flexion
• B)restrains/slows extension
• C)restrains/slows abduction
• D)restrains/slows adduction

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