Flexor of the Little Finger of the Hand Short

The flexor of the little finger is a muscle that is located on the dorsum of the hand and is responsible for flexing the little finger. This muscle has a short muscle bundle and is one of the smallest muscles of the hand. It starts from the olecranon process of the radius and attaches to the base of the little finger on the lateral side of the hand.

The flexor of the little finger of the hand plays an important role in performing various movements of the hand and fingers. For example, when writing or drawing, the flexor digiti digitorum helps to hold a pen or pencil to ensure precision and accuracy. This muscle is also involved in grasping objects, for example when we take something from a shelf or hold a cup.

However, if the flexor of the little finger does not work properly, it can lead to various problems. For example, if the muscle weakens, it can lead to difficulty making fine movements with the hand. It can also affect your ability to hold objects and make precise movements.

To strengthen the flexor of the little finger, it is necessary to perform special exercises aimed at developing this muscle. For example, you can make circular movements with your hand, clench and unclench your fingers, and also perform stretching exercises.

It is also important to monitor your posture and hand position when working to prevent muscle strain and improve muscle function.

*Flexor* *hand* **short** *(musculus f. digiti* _minimi* _**brevis* manus; **musculus brevis)* - a muscle of the human palm involved in flexing the finger of the same name; located in the anteroventral part of the deep palmar-ulnar groove. Between the base of the proximal phalanx of the little finger and the metacarpal bone of the little finger, from which it is separated by the intermuscular septum. This septum is located anterior to the flexor digitorum superficialis and posterior to the flexor digitorum profundus.*