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Intrinsic muscles of hand:
These are short muscles whose origin and insertion is confined within the territory of the hand.They are responsible for skilled movements of the hand and also help the hand in adjusting for proper gripping.
There are 20 intrinsic muscles in hand.They have small motor units; hence can act with precision to carry out skilled movements.
The intrinsic muscles of the hand are arranged into the following five groups:
1.Thenar muscles.
2.Adductor of thumb.
3.Hypothenar muscles.
4.Lumbricals.
5.Interossei.
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