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hypothenar eminence

hypothenar part of palm

Hypothenar refers to a group of three muscles of the palm that control the motion of the little finger. The three muscles are: Abductor digiti minimi Flexor digiti minimi Opponens digiti minimi.

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Type Muscle
Parent Structure external soft tissue zone
Latin Name hypothenar part of palm
FMA ID 61523

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hypothenar eminence?

Hypothenar refers to a group of three muscles of the palm that control the motion of the little finger. The three muscles are: Abductor digiti minimi Flexor digiti minimi Opponens digiti minimi.

What is the Latin name for the hypothenar eminence?

The Latin name for the hypothenar eminence is hypothenar part of palm.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:61523 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0017717 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.