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The Palmaris Brevis could be considered to be a member of the Hypothenar Eminence Group of intrinsic muscles of the hand, composed of the:
- Abductor digiti minimi manus
- Flexor digiti minimi manus
- Opponens digiti minimi
- (Palmaris brevis)
ATTACHMENTS:
- The transverse carpal ligament and the palmar aponeurosis to the dermis of the ulnar/medial border of the palm of the hand.
- The transverse carpal ligament is also known as the flexor retinaculum.
ACTIONS:
- wrinkles the skin of the palm
NOTE: Wrinkling the skin of the palm can help to increase grip strength when holding an object with the hand.
