During active ROM exercises, which of the following structures is most elongated with full active extension and ulnar deviation of the wrist if the fingers remain relaxed?
A)Flexor carpi ulnaris
B)Flexor carpi radialis
C)Flexor digitorum profundus
D)Flexor digitorum superficialis

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During active extension and ulnar deviation of the wrist, the flexor carpi radialis is the most elongated, especially if the fingers remain relaxed. This is because the flexor carpi radialis flexes and abducts (radially deviates) the wrist, so extending and ulnar deviating the wrist places it in a position opposite to its primary actions, thereby elongating it.

During Active ROM Exercises, Which of the Following Structures Is