The |opponens digiti minimi| lies immediately beneath the |flexor digiti minimi brevis|. It is triangular in shape and a part of the hypothenar eminence, the muscle mass of the little finger, located on the outside of the palm of the hand. The hypothenar eminence consists of the |abductor digiti minimi|, the |flexor digiti minimi brevis|, the |opponens digiti minimi|, and the palmaris brevis. These muscles work together to perform the grasp functions of the hand. With the help of the |opponens digiti minimi|, you can bring your little finger across to touch the thumb.
