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Where are the muscles responsible for straightening out the fingers?
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∙ 13y ago
Abductor Pollicis Brevis, Flexor Pollicis Brevis, Opponens Pollicis, Abductor Digiti Minimi, Flexor Digiti Minimi, Opponens Digiti Minimi, Adductor Pollicis, Lumbricals, Palmar Interossei, Dorsal Interossei, Abductor Pollicis Longus, Extensor Pollicis Brevis, Extensor Pollicis Longus, Extensor Indicis, Flexor Digitorum Superficialis, Flexor Digitorum Profundus, Palmaris Longus
The muscles that flex your fingers are located on the anterior side of the forearm and hand. The muscles that extend your fingers are located on the posterior side of the forearm and hand.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 13y agoThey run along the top of your hand.
The muscle that is responsible for straightening out the fingers is the Extensor Digitorum.
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