Adductor pollicis muscle

Adductor pollicis muscle

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The video tutorial discusses the adductor pollicis muscle, part of the thinner musculature in the hand. It covers the muscle's origin, insertion, innervation, and function. The adductor pollicis has two heads, transverse and oblique, originating from different carpal bones and attaching to the thumb. It is innervated by the deep branch of the ulnar nerve and functions to adduct the thumb. The video also highlights additional learning resources available through Kenhub.

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What is the innervation of the adductor pollicis muscle?

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How does the adductor pollicis muscle contribute to thumb movement?

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