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Anatomy and Physiology I

Definition

In the context of anatomy and physiology, particularly within the muscular system, "minimus" refers to the smallest muscle in a group that is named according to size. For instance, the muscle flexor digiti minimi brevis is so named because it is the smallest muscle that flexes a specific finger or toe.

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