Hooper, Robert [Editor]: The Anatomist's Vade-Mecum: Containing The Anatomy, Physiology, Morbid Appearances, &c. Of The Human Body ; The Art of making Anatomical Preparations, &c. To which are added Anatomical, Physiological, Medical, And Surgical Examinations For Students (London, 1811)

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PaI.MARIs BUEVts.—Palmaro-cutancus. Pahnaris cutaoeuh
A thin, flat, cutaneous muscle : it arises from the palmar apo-
neurosis, and stretches across the hand, to he inserted into
the metacarpal bone of the little finger, and the superincum-
bent fat. It stretches the aponeurosis of the palm of the

hand,

Abductor minimi digiti maxi s.—Carpn-phulangeus
minimi digM.—A thin, fleshy muscle, upon which the hand
rests in writing : it arises from the os pisifomie, and the outer
end of the annular ligament, and is inserted laterally into tht
first hone cf the little finger. It thaws the little finger away
from the rest.

Adductor minimi vnoin.—Curpo-metacarpeus minimi
digiti.—Arises from the ligament of the wrist and cuneiform
bone, and turns round the metacarpal bone of the little finger^
to be inserted into the outside of it. It pulls the metacarpal
bone of the little finger towards the thumb.

Flexor parvus minimi digiti.—A small thin muscle, •
wbicharises from tie ligament of the wrist and unciform bone,
and accompanies the abductor minimi digiti, and has nearly
the same insertion. It bends the little finger.

Interossei externi et interni.—Metacarpe-phalangeU
laterales.—These are small muscles, lying between the meta-
carpal bones, and assisting the lumbricales in bending the
fingers.

MUSCLES OF THE INFERIOR EXTREMITIES.

The muscles of the inferior extremity, arc covered by a
strong aponeurosis, or fascia, which appears to originate
from the outside of the bones of the pelvis, but is a continua-
tion of the flat tendons which cover the muscles of the loins
and the abdomen. It attaches itself to the linca aspera, te