abductor pollicis longus Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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abductor pollicis longus origin
A
middle part, posterior surface of radius and ulna & adjacent interosseous membrane
2
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abductor pollicis longus insertion
A
radial side, base of metacarpal of thumb
3
Q
abductor pollicis longus nerve supply
A
radial nerve C7, 8
4
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abductor pollicis longus action
A
abducts the thumb
