Dorsal Interossei

Dorsal Interossei

Summary

Location:Between the metacarpal bones on the back of the hand, abducting the fingers.

Information

Group:Wrist and Hand
Side(s) of body:Back
Function/Action:Finger Abductor, Metacarpophalangeal Flexor, Interphalangeal Extensor

Details

Joint:Metacarpophalangeal
Bone:Metacarpals
Origin:Adjacent sides of metacarpal bones.
Insertion:Proximal phalanges and extensor expansions of fingers.