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question 25
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what is an action of the highlighted muscle?
flexion of hand at wrist
adduction of hand
abduction of thumb
extension hand at wrist
Brief Explanations
The highlighted muscle is the extensor carpi radialis longus. Its main function is to extend the hand at the wrist. Flexion of the hand at the wrist is done by flexor muscles. Adduction of the hand is related to muscles that pull the hand towards the mid - line. Abduction of the thumb is a function of muscles specifically acting on the thumb.
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