PRIN.OF HUMAN ANATOMY (LL)
PRIN.OF HUMAN ANATOMY (LL)
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ISBN: 9781119662761
Author: Tortora
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 11, Problem 21CP
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The difference in the functioning of extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the hand.

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The hand muscles, which move the entire hand including the wrists, fingers, and arm, are divided into intrinsic and extrinsic muscles. The extrinsic muscles are the superficially lying muscles while the intrinsic muscles are located deep inside the body parts.

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