Match each term listed on the left with its correct description on the right. 1.

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Match each term listed on the left with its correct description on the right. 1. opponens digiti minimi 2. palmaris longus 3. pronator teres 4. flexoro 5. extensor carpi ulnaris 6. extensor digitorum 7. extensor carpi radialis longus 8. supinator 9. flexor retinaculum 10. opponens pollicis A. tenses palmar fascia and flexes wrist B. major pronator of arm C. flexes and adducts wrist D. opposes thumb E. major supinator of forearm F. extends and adducts wrist G. band of connective tissue on flexor tendons H. brings little finger toward thumb I. extends fingers J. extends and abducts wrist

Explanation / Answer

1. Opponens digiti minimi ---> [This is one of the three hypothenar muscles belongs to the opponens group for the oppose functioning, digiti minimi means that it's one end is attached to little finger ]-->H. brings little finger toward thumb

2. Palmaris longus -->[ This is a muscle , some fibres of this muscle is attached to the palmar fascia ( flexor retinaculum)of hand, This muscle helps in flexion of the wrist and tense the palmar fascia during contraction]---> A. tenses palmar fascia and flexes wrist.

3. Pronator teres--[ this is a muscle of forearm, that help in pronation of forearm, assisted bt pronator quadratus]--->B. Major pronator of arm.

4. Flexor.....   ----> C. Flexes and adducts wrist.

5. Extensor carpi ulnaris--[ a forearm muscle helps in extension and adduction of wrist joint]---> F. extends and adducts wrist joint

6. Extensor digitorum--[ this muscle extends the phalangeal joints ] --->I. Extends fingers.

7. Extensor carpi radialis: ----[ this muscle extends the wrist and abducts wrist ] ---> J. extends and abducts wrist.

8. Supinator ---[ muscle for forearm, helps in supination of forearm, assisted by biceps brachii]--->E. Major supinator of forearm.

9. Flexor retinaculum --- [ This is fascia, that covering the tendons of flexor muscle of wrist joint, this is a connective tissue made of fibroblast cells ]---> G. Band of connective tissue on flexor tendons.

10. Opponens Pollicis ---[ one of the three thenar muscle. the function of this muscle is opposing, pollicis means attached to Pollux( thumb) ]-------> D. opposes the thumb

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