Palmar interosseous muscle of manus

Definition

Any of three muscles, the first with its origin from the second metacarpal, and the second and the third with origin from the fourth and fifth metacarpals; the first with insertion into the index finger, and the second and the third with insertion into the ring and little fingers; with nerve supply from the ulnar nerve, and whose action adducts the fingers toward the axis of the middle finger.

Also known as musculi interossei palmares, palmar hand interosseus muscle, palmar interosseous of hand — per UBERON

The Palmar interosseous muscle of manus is a part of the Muscular.

Also identified as

• NCIT C52704 per UBERON
• UMLS C1709453 per UBERON