DORSAL INTEROSSEI

ORIGIN
Bipennate from inner aspects of shafts of all metacarpals
INSERTION
Proximal phalanges and dorsal extensor expansion on radial side of index and middle fingers and ulnar side of middle and ring fingers
ACTION
Abduct from axis of middle finger. Flex metacarpophalangeal joint while extending interphalangeal joints
NERVE
Deep branch of ulnar nerve (T1)