EBK HUMAN ANATOMY
EBK HUMAN ANATOMY
9th Edition
ISBN: 8220103631327
Author: Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 10RC
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The prime functions of flexor and extensor retinacula of the wrist and ankle.

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The hand is composed of intrinsic along with the extrinsic muscles where the intrinsic ones are located in the hand and the extrinsic ones arise in the forearm and enter the hand. Extrinsic muscles facilitate the movements of the hand and intrinsic muscles are responsible for the fine movements of the fingers and hand.

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