Functional Anatomy

Opponens Digiti Minimi

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Pectoral Girdle Extension Test (Wright Test)

Functional Anatomy

Testing Tape Specification KT Method

Confirmation Testing

Origin

Flexor retinaculum and hook of hamate

Insertion

Ulnar border of the 5th metacarpal bone

Actions

Opposes (i.e. flexes with slight rotation)
the carpometacarpal joint of the little
finger, lifting the ulnar border of the hand
into a position so the
metacarpophalangeal flexors can oppose
the little finger to the thumb; helps to "cup"
the palm of the hand

Nerve

Ulnar nerve

0051-MF-XX Opponens Digiti Minimi

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Functional Anatomy

2007-12-16

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