A patient has absence of the palmaris longus tendon bilaterally. This variant most commonly affects which action?
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Correct answer: Wrist flexion
The palmaris longus contributes modestly to wrist flexion, and its absence is usually asymptomatic. It is frequently used as a donor tendon in grafting procedures.
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