Hypothenar eminence

Hypothenar eminence
The mucous sheaths of the tendons on the front of the wrist and digits. (Hypothenar eminence labeled at center right.)
Transverse section across the wrist and digits. (Muscles of little finger labeled at upper right.)
Details
Insertion5th metacarpal and proximal phalynx
ArteryUlnar artery
NerveDeep branch of ulnar nerve
ActionsControl movement of the 5th digit
Identifiers
Latineminentia hypothenaris
TA98A01.2.07.024
TA2307
FMA61523
Anatomical terms of muscle

The hypothenar muscles are a group of three muscles of the palm that control the motion of the little finger.

The three muscles are:

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