Consider a muscle that originates on the anterior forearm and inserts on the palm of the hand. What is the action of this muscle?
A) To flex the wrist
B) To flex the elbow
C) To extend the wrist
D) To extend the elbow

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Muscles that originate on the forearm and insert on the hand typically act to flex or extend the wrist or fingers, depending on their specific location and insertion points. In this case, since the muscle inserts on the palm, it is more likely involved in flexing the wrist.

Consider a Muscle That Originates on the Anterior Forearm and Inserts