Human Anatomy, Books a la Carte Edition (8th Edition)
Human Anatomy, Books a la Carte Edition (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321907646
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Michael J. Timmons, Robert B. Tallitsch
Publisher: PEARSON
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The function of the hand’s intrinsic muscles.

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The muscles present in the hands are a type of skeletal muscles that control the motion of the hand and fingers. Hand muscles can be divided into extrinsic and intrinsic muscle groups. Intrinsic muscles are the small hand muscles originated on the carpal and metacarpal bones. These muscles are specialized in the fine motor control of hand.

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