There Are No Muscles in Human Finger
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- Actually, there are muscles in the human finger.
- The muscles responsible for moving the fingers are located in the palm and forearm, not within the finger itself.
- These muscles are connected to the fingers by tendons, which are fibrous tissues that transmit the force generated by the muscles to the bones of the fingers.
- There are two main groups of muscles involved in finger movement:
- Extrinsic muscles: These muscles originate in the forearm and their tendons extend through the wrist and into the hand to control finger movement. There are tendons for each finger and thumb, allowing for flexion (bending) and extension (straightening) of the fingers.
- Intrinsic muscles: These muscles are located within the hand itself and are responsible for fine motor control of the fingers. They help with precise movements such as gripping, pinching, and spreading the fingers apart.
- So while the muscles that control finger movement are not located within the fingers themselves, they are essential for the functioning of the fingers and hand as a whole.
