palmaris brevis

palmaris brevis
palmaris brev·is -'brev-əs n a short transverse superficial muscle of the ulnar side of the palm of the hand that arises from the flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis, inserts into the skin on the ulnar edge of the palm, and functions to tense and stabilize the palm (as in making a fist or catching a ball)

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  • palmaris — SYN: palmar, palmar. [L.] * * * pal·mar·is pal mar əs n, pl pal·mar·es .ēz either of two muscles of the palm of the hand: a) PALMARIS BREVIS b) PALMARIS LONGUS see …   Medical dictionary

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