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Functional Anatomy

Flexor Pollicis Brevis

Origin

Superficial head: flexor retinaculum and

trapezium

Deep head: trapezoid and capitate bones

Insertion

Base of proximal phalanx of the thumb,

radial side; extensor expansion

Actions

Flexes the metacarpophalangeal (MCP)

and carpometacarpal (CMC) joints of the

thumb; assists in thumb opposition; may

extend the interphalangeal joint via the

extensor expansion

Nerve

Superficial head: median nerve

Deep head: ulnar nerve

0047-MF-XX Flexor Pollicis Brevis

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2007-12-16