Opponens Digiti Minimi
Draws 5th metacarpal anteriorly and rotates it, bringing little finger (5th digit) into opposition with thumb. Located in the upper limb.
- Actions
- draws 5th metacarpal anteriorly and rotates it, bringing little finger (5th digit) into opposition with thumb
- Origin
- hook of hamate, flexor retinaculum
- Insertion
- medial border of 5th metacarpal
- Innervation
- deep branch of ulnar nerve (C8 and T1)
- Blood supply
- ulnar artery