Asked by
Bella Harris
on Oct 12, 2024Verified
All of the following cause abduction of the wrist EXCEPT ________.
A) flexor carpi ulnaris
B) extensor carpi radialis longus
C) extensor carpi radialis brevis
D) flexor carpi radialis
Abduction
Abduction is a movement that draws a limb or part away from the median plane of the body, or the midline of a limb.
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
A muscle of the forearm that flexes and adducts the wrist, aiding in the movement of the hand.
Extensor Carpi
A group of muscles located in the forearm that function to extend the wrist.
- Absorb information regarding the functions of diverse muscles involved in motions like flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.
- Consider the role of muscle groups in the upper limb in executing specific tasks.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Absorb information regarding the functions of diverse muscles involved in motions like flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.
- Consider the role of muscle groups in the upper limb in executing specific tasks.