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Lumbrical
Meaning: One of the small worm-like hand or foot muscles that flex the knuckle joints and straighten the fingers.
In practice: Ulnar nerve damage weakens the medial lumbrical muscles, causing clawing of the fingers.
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Which word means: A hamstring muscle at the back of the thigh with a long tendon, often used for knee ligament grafts.
Answer: Semitendinosus
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Answer: Tensor
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