Which of these muscles is an intrinsic hand muscle that moves the thumb?

a. flexor pollicis brevis
b. flexor digiti minimi brevis
c. flexor pollicis longus
d. extensor pollicis longus
e. all of these are correct


Answer: a. flexor pollicis brevis

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