Interossei
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Interossei muscles are a group of muscles in the hand and foot. They are responsible for the abduction and adduction of the fingers and toes. The term "interossei" is derived from the Latin words "inter", meaning "between", and "os", meaning "bone". This refers to the location of these muscles between the metacarpal and metatarsal bones.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The term "interossei" is derived from the Latin words "inter", meaning "between", and "os", meaning "bone". This refers to the location of these muscles between the metacarpal and metatarsal bones.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The interossei muscles are divided into two groups: the dorsal interossei muscles and the palmar interossei muscles in the hand, and the dorsal interossei muscles and the plantar interossei muscles in the foot. Each group is further divided into four muscles.
Dorsal Interossei[edit | edit source]
The dorsal interossei muscles are located on the back of the hand and foot. They are responsible for the abduction of the fingers and toes.
Palmar and Plantar Interossei[edit | edit source]
The palmar and plantar interossei muscles are located on the palm of the hand and the sole of the foot. They are responsible for the adduction of the fingers and toes.
Function[edit | edit source]
The primary function of the interossei muscles is to control the lateral movement of the fingers and toes. They also assist in the flexion of the metacarpophalangeal joints and extension of the interphalangeal joints.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
Damage to the interossei muscles can result in a loss of fine motor control in the fingers and toes. This can affect a person's ability to perform tasks that require precise finger movements, such as typing or playing a musical instrument.
See Also[edit | edit source]
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