Due to its name and position in the forearm (posterior medial side of the forearm), the actions of the extensor carpi ulnaris are most likely to

A. flex the wrist and abduct the thumb.
B. flex the wrist and adduct the hand.
C. extend the wrist and abduct the hand.
D. flex the wrist and abduct the hand.
E. extend the wrist and adduct the hand.


Answer: E

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