All of the Following Cause Abduction of the Wrist EXCEPT

Question

All of the following cause abduction of the wrist EXCEPT ________.
A) flexor carpi ulnaris
B) extensor carpi radialis longus
C) extensor carpi radialis brevis
D) flexor carpi radialis

Accepted Answer

Flexor carpi ulnaris causes adduction of the wrist, not abduction. The other muscles listed are involved in abduction or radial deviation of the wrist.