Which Is an Action of the Flexor Digitorum Brevis

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which is an action of the flexor digitorum brevis?

• A)flexion of fingers two through five at the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints
• B)extension of fingers two through five at the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints
• C)flexion of toes two through five at the metatarsophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints
• D)abduction of fingers two through five at the metacarpophalangeal joints

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