Medical Definition of Musculus opponens digiti quinti
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Origin, hamulus of the hamate bone and transverse carpal ligament; insertion, shaft of fifth metacarpal; action, "cups" palm, drawing ulnar side of hand toward centre of palm; nerve supply, ulnar.
Synonym: musculus opponens digiti minimi, musculus opponens digiti quinti, musculus opponens minimi digiti, opposer muscle of little finger.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Opponens Digiti Quinti
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