Flexor digiti minimi brevis muscle (hand)

Flexor digiti minimi brevis muscle of the hand

Latin	musculus flexor digiti minimi brevis manus
Nerve	Ulnar nerve (deep branch)

The flexor digiti minimi brevis muscle of the hand is a muscle located in the hypothenar eminence of the hand. It is responsible for flexing the proximal phalanx of the fifth digit, commonly known as the little finger.

Structure

The flexor digiti minimi brevis originates from the hook of the hamate bone and the flexor retinaculum of the hand. It inserts into the base of the proximal phalanx of the little finger.

Innervation

This muscle is innervated by the deep branch of the ulnar nerve.

Blood Supply

The ulnar artery provides the blood supply to the flexor digiti minimi brevis muscle.

Function

The primary function of the flexor digiti minimi brevis is to flex the proximal phalanx of the little finger. This action is important for gripping and manipulating objects.

Antagonist

The antagonist of the flexor digiti minimi brevis is the extensor digiti minimi muscle, which extends the little finger.

See also

• Muscles of the hand
• Flexor digiti minimi brevis muscle (foot)

References

• Template:Gray's Anatomy