Which Intrinsic Muscle Does not originate on a Carpal Bone

question 174

Multiple Choice

Which intrinsic muscle does not originate on a carpal bone?

• A)abductor digiti minimi
• B)adductor pollicis
• C)opponens digiti minimi
• D)flexor digiti minimi brevis
• E)palmar interosseus

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Definitions:

Long-Term Potentiation (LTP)

A long-lasting enhancement in signal transmission between two neurons that results from stimulating them synchronously, believed to be a cellular mechanism underlying learning and memory.

Postsynaptic Neuron

The neuron located after the synaptic gap that receives a neurotransmitter signal from a presynaptic neuron in neuronal communication.

Sympathetic Activation

The part of the nervous system that increases alertness, mobilizes energy, and prepares the body for action.

Parasympathetic Activation

The engagement of the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to physiological states associated with rest and digestion.