Hypothenar eminence

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Hypothenar eminence
The mucous sheaths of the tendons on the front of the wrist and digits. (Hypothenar eminence labeled at center right.)
Transverse section across the wrist and digits. (Muscles of little finger labeled at upper right.)
Latin eminentia hypothenaris
Gray's subject #126 546
Origin:
Insertion: little finger
Artery: ulnar artery
Nerve: deep branch of ulnar nerve
Action: control movement of the little finger
Dorlands/Elsevier h_23/12440437

Hypothenar refers to a group of three muscles of the palm that control the motion of the little finger.

The three muscles are:

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"Hypothenar atrophy" is associated with the lesion of the ulnar nerve.

"Hypothenar hammer syndrome" is a common vascular occlusion.

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