PALMAR INTEROSSEI

ORIGIN
Anteriorshafts of 2, 4, 5 metacarpals (unipennate)
INSERTION
Proximal phalanges and dorsal extensor expansion on ulnar side of index and radial side of ring and little fingers and to ulnar sesamoid of thumb
ACTION
Adduct to axis of middle finger. Flex metacarpophalangeal joint while extending interphalangeal joints
NERVE
Deep branch of ulnar nerve (T1)