Question

The ____________ muscle inserts on the distal phalanges of digits ii through v.

Answer 1

The correct answer is - flexor digitorum profundis.

Step-by-step explanation:

Flexor digitorum profundus is one of composite muscle that extends down the hand and inserts on the distal phalanges of digits II through V. It innervated by the ulnar nerves and nerve of interosseous.

These muscles help in the movement of the fingers towards the palm of hand known as flexing the fingers.

Thus, the correct answer is - flexor digitorum profundus.

Answer 2

The flexor digitorium profundus muscle inserts on the distal phalanges of digits II through V. The flexor carpi ulnaris muscle is one of the only anterior fore arm muscles innervated by the ulnar nerve, while the flexor pollicis longus muscle has its origin on the radius and the interosseous membrane and the flexor digitorium superficialis muscle inserts on the middle phalanges of the digits II through V.