Carpus Flashcards
The extnsor carpi obliquus is otherwise know as what? and what is its course?
Abductor digiti longus, and it extends from the lateral aspect of the radius proimal the the carpus, obliquely to the meidal aspect of the limb distal to the carpus and inserts on the second metacarpal bone.
Which of the extnesors of the carpus has a bursa under its insertion?
Extensor carpi radialis
What is the relationship between the lateral digital extensor tendon and the lateral collateral ligaments of the carpus.
The lateral collateral ligaments provide passage for the LDET between its long and superficial parts.
What soft tissue structure can be visualised at the medail aspect of the carpus?
Long and soft med colateral ligament
Flexor carpi radialis tendon
Where does the ALSDFT originate from?
Caudomedial distal aspect of the radius, dorsomedial to the SDFT
What vessesl are localed palmar medially to the ALSDFT?
Median artery and vein
