The muscles that bend the wrist and fingers toward the palm are called:
a.Adductors
b.Extensors
c.Flexors
d.Abductors
Explanation
Flexor muscles in the forearm bend the wrist and fingers toward the palm. Extensors straighten them away from the palm.
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