The intrinsic muscles of the hand originate

A) primarily on the tarsal and metatarsal bones, and insert on the phalanges.
B) on the pectoral girdle and arm, and insert on the radius, ulna, and/or carpals.
C) on the tibia and fibula, and insert on the tarsals, metatarsals, and/or phalanges.
D) primarily on the carpal and metacarpal bones, and insert on the phalanges.
E) on the pelvis and femur, and insert on the tibia and/or fibula.


Answer: D

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