El oponente del dedo meñique es un músculo hipotenar ubicado dentro de la mano. Se sitúa profundamente respecto de los otros músculos hipotenares. Inserciones: se origina en el gancho del hueso ganchoso y el retináculo flexor asociado. Se inserta en el margen medial del quinto metacarpo. Acciones: oposición del dedo meñique. Inervación: nervio cubital. Irrigación sanguínea: arco palmar profundo. By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2026) Fig. 1: capas superficiales y profundas de los músculos hipotenares. Pro Feature - 3D Model You've Discovered a Pro Feature Access our 3D Model Library Explore, cut, dissect, annotate and manipulate our 3D models to visualise anatomy in a dynamic, interactive way. Learn More Pro Feature - Dissection Atlas Prosection of the deeper structures of the hand. The deep branch of the ulnar nerve innervates the majority of the muscles of the hand (except the lateral two lumbricals and the thenar eminence). Note the two-headed structure of the adductor pollicis. Prosection of the deeper structures of the hand. The deep branch of the ulnar nerve innervates the majority of the muscles of the hand (except the lateral two lumbricals and the thenar eminence). Note the two-headed structure of the adductor pollicis. You've Discovered a Pro Feature Access our Dissection Image Library Enhance your understanding with high-resolution dissection images showcasing real-life anatomy. Learn More Frequent questions What is the opponens digiti minimi? The opponens digiti minimi is a hypothenar muscle located in the hand. It plays a crucial role in the opposition of the little finger. Where does the opponens digiti minimi originate? This muscle originates from the hook of the hamate bone and the associated flexor retinaculum. Its position is deep relative to other hypothenar muscles. What are the insertions of the opponens digiti minimi? The opponens digiti minimi inserts along the medial margin of the fifth metacarpal bone. This attachment facilitates its function in finger movement. Which nerve innervates the opponens digiti minimi? The opponens digiti minimi is innervated by the ulnar nerve. This nerve supply is essential for the muscle's motor function. What is the blood supply to the opponens digiti minimi? The blood supply to the opponens digiti minimi comes from the deep palmar arch. This vascularisation supports the muscle's metabolic needs during activity. Rate This Article