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Clincal application

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Index

Bones

Movements

Muscles of the thumb

Sensory nerves

Clinical

   

Thumb flexion test.

The subject is asked to press her thumb against the side of her hand, trapping a piece of paper. What muscle is primarily involved in this movement, and what nerve or nerves are being tested?

   
   

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