Wartenberg's sign

proper noun

A neurological sign consisting of involuntary abduction of the little finger, caused by unopposed action of the extensor digiti minimi.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. A neurological sign consisting of involuntary abduction of the little finger, caused by unopposed action of the extensor digiti minimi.
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