Hypothenar Eminence

Question 1

Abductor Digiti minimum origin and insertion

Answer 1

Origin- pisiform and tendon of flexor Carpi Ulnaris

Insertion- base of proximal phalanx of 5th finger, ulnar surface

Question 2

Abductor digiti minimi action

Answer 2

Abduct the 5th finger;assist in opposition of fifth fingers toward thumb

Question 3

Flexor digiti minimi Brevis origin and insertion

Answer 3

Origin- hook of hamate and flexor retinaculum

Insertion- base of proximal phalanx of 5th finger, palmar surface

Question 4

Flexor digiti minimi Brevis action

Answer 4

Flex the 5th finger; assist in opposition of fifth finger toward the thumb

Question 5

Opponens digiti minimi origin and insertion

Answer 5

Origin- hook of hamate and flexor retinaculum

Insertion- shaft of 5th metacarpal, ulnar surface

Question 6

Opponens digiti minimi action

Answer 6

Opposition of fifth finger at the carpometacarpal joint