To Increase Flexion of the Carpometacarpal (CMC)joint of the Thumb

question 15

Multiple Choice

To increase flexion of the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint of the thumb:

• A) Glide the base of the first metacarpal in an ulnar direction on the trapezium.
• B) Glide the base of the first metacarpal dorsally on the trapezium.
• C) Glide the base of the first metacarpal radially on the trapezium.
• D) Glide the base of the first metacarpal in a volar direction on the trapezium.

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