The thenar muscles are involved in controlling the ________; the hypothenar muscles control the ________.

A) index finger; little finger
B) thumb; little finger
C) ring finger; thumb
D) thumb; index finger
E) index finger; thumb

Thenar Muscles

The thenar muscles are a group of muscles on the palm of the hand, primarily responsible for the movements of the thumb.

Hypothenar Muscles

A group of muscles in the palm of the hand responsible for the movement of the little finger.

Index Finger

The second digit on the hand, positioned between the thumb and the middle finger, often used for pointing.