Which muscle originates at the metacarpal and carpal bones?

A) flexor digiti minimi brevis
B) opponens pollicis
C) abductor digiti minimi
D) adductor pollicis


D
Explanation:
A) The flexor digiti minimi brevis originates at the hamate.
B) The opponens pollicis originates at the trapezium and flexor retinaculum.
C) The abductor digiti minimi originates at the pisiform.

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