KROK 1 2010 – Question 36 · KROK (Medicine) · Human Anatomy
A patient complained about being unable to adduct and abduct fingers in the metacarpophalangeal articulations towards and away from the 3rd finger. Which muscles’ function is impaired?
- A. Interosseous muscles
- B. Breviflexors of fingers
- C. Extensors
- D. Lumbrical muscles
- E. Long flexors of fingers
Hint
Ask which of these muscle groups can move a finger sideways in the plane of the palm, not just bend or straighten it.
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