Flexor Pollicis Brevis

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The Flexor Pollicis Brevis is a muscle of the hand.

Anatomical Attachments:

• Origin: Attaches to the flexor retinaculum and the trapezium bone.
• Insertion: Attaches to the base of the thumb.

Action: Flexes the thumb at the MP joint.

Synergist:  Abductor pollicis brevis, Opponens pollicis, and Adductor pollicis.

Antagonist: Palmaris brevis, Abductor digiti minimi, Flexor digiti minimi, Opponens digiti minimi.

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Nerve Supply: Deep branch of the ulnar and median nerve.

Vascular supply: Superficial volar branch of the radial artery.

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