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Exam #1 - Muscle & Supporting Structures Flashcards

1
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Only muscles can adapt to both immediate (acute) & repeated long- term (chronic) external forces that can destabilizes the body

  • It is coupled to both the external environment & the internal control mechanisms of the nervous system
A

Skeletal muscle

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Non-contractile elements of muscle

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Connective tissue “harness” of muscle

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The innermost layer that seperate individual muscle fibers & myofibrils

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Endomysium

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Encases fiber bundles

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Perimysium

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Enveloping fascial sheath around the entire muscle

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Epimysium

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The connective tissue framework is the ____ source of muscle’s resistance to ____ elongation

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The connective tissue framework is the primary source of muscle’s resistance to passive elongation

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What influences a muscles ultimate function?

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Muscle shape

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What muscle fibers run parallel to one another & to the central tendon

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Fusiform muscle

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9
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What muscle fibers approach their central tendon obliquely

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Pennate muscles

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  • Refers to the angle of orientation between the muscle fibers & tendon
  • Produce greater maximal force than fusiform muscles of similar volume
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Pennation Angle

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a muscle produces a pulling force while maintaining a
constant length

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Isometric

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a muscle produces a pulling force as it shortens (contracts)

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Concentric

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muscle produces a pulling force as it is being elongated by another more dominant force

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Eccentric

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muscle or muscle group most directly involved in the initiation & execution of movement

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Agonist

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15
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a muscle that opposes the action of another

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Antagonist

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16
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muscles that work together to create a movement

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Synergist

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17
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2 or more muscles on opposing sides of a joint work together to provide joint stability or create movement

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Force-Couple

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18
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The distance a muscle can shorten after it has been elongated to its maximum

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Functional Excursion

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19
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In some cases, the functional excursion, or range of a muscle, is ____ influenced by the joint or joints it ____

A

In some cases, the functional excursion, or range of a muscle, is **directly **influenced by the joint or joints it crosses

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20
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  • A point in the range of motion where a muscle is shortened at each joint it crosses where it can no longer shorten
  • This leads to decreased force production
A

Active Insufficiency

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21
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  • A point in the range of motion where a muscle is lengthened at each joint it crosses where it can no longer lengthen
  • Leads to decreased joint range of motion & decreased force production
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Passive Insufficiency

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Sternoclavicular Joint Stabalizer Tissues (5)

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  1. Ant. SCJ ligament
  2. Post. SCJ ligament
  3. Interclavicular ligament
  4. Costoclavicular ligament
  5. Articular disc
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Sternoclavicular joint stabalizer muscles (4)

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  1. Sternocleidomastoid
  2. Sternothyroid
  3. Sternohyoid
  4. Subclavius muscles
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Acromioclavicular joint stabalizer tissues (4)

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  1. Superior ACJ capsular ligament
  2. Inferior ACJ capsular ligament
  3. Coracoclavicular ligament
  4. Articular disc (if present)
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25
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Acromioclavicular joint stabalizer muscles (2)

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  1. Deltoid
  2. Upper trapezius
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Glenohumeral joint stabalizer tissues (4)

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  1. Joint capsule
  2. Glenohumeral ligament
  3. Coracohumeral ligament
  4. Glenoid labrum (increases depth also)
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27
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Glenohumeral joint stabalizer muscles (5)

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  1. Rotator cuff muscles (subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, & teres minor)
  2. Long head of the biceps brachii
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What primary motion draws the superior glenohumeral ligament taut

A

adduction

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29
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What primary motion draws the middle glenohumeral ligament taut

A

abduction & external rotation

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30
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What primary motion draws the inferior glenohumeral ligament (axillary pouch) taut

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90° ABD + anterior-posterior translation

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What primary motion draws the inferior glenohumeral ligament (anterior band) taut

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90° ABD + full ER

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What primary motion draws the inferior glenohumeral ligament (posterior band) taut

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90° ABD + full IR

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What primary motion draws the coracohumeral ligament taut

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ADD + ER

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34
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The fibrocartilage at articular surface of glenoid labrum is for ____ loading

A

The fibrocartilage at articular surface of glenoid labrum is for compressive loading

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35
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The outer rim of glenoid labrum is for ____ loading

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The outer rim of glenoid labrum is for tensile loading

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36
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Coracoacromial arch is formed by

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  1. Coracoacromial ligament
  2. Acromion process
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37
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Contents of the Subacromial Space

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  1. Supraspinatus muscle & tendon
  2. Subacromial bursa
  3. Long head of the biceps
  4. Part of the superior capsule
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38
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What are the 4 causes of decreased subacromial space

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  1. Hypertrophy
  2. Protraction
  3. Diabolo effect
  4. Architectural change
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39
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Origin & Insertion of proximal stabalizers of the shoulder

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Origin: spine, ribs & cranium
Insertion: scapula & clavicle

40
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Origin & Insertion for distal mobilizers of the shoulder

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Origin: scapula & clavicle
Insertion: humerus or ulna

41
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Elevator mm acting on scapulothoracic junction (3)

A
  1. Upper trapezius
  2. Levator scapulae
  3. Rhomboids
42
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Upward rotator mm acting on scapulothoracic junction (2)

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  1. Serratus anterior
  2. Upper & lower trapezius
43
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Downward rotator mm acting on scapulothoracic junction (2)

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  1. Rhomboids
  2. Pectoralis minor
44
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Depressor mm acting on scapulothoracic junction (4)

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  1. Lower trapezius
  2. Latissimus dorsi
  3. Pectoralis minor
  4. Subclavius
45
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Retractor mm acting on scapulothoracic junction (3)

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  1. Middle trapezius
  2. Rhomboids
  3. Lower trapezius
46
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Protractor mm acting on scapulothoracic junction (1)

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Serratus anterior

47
Q

2 joints & 7mm that elevate arm

A

Glenohumeral joint: anterior/middle deltoid, supraspinatus, coracobrachialis, biceps (long head)
Scapulothoracic joint: serratus anterior, trapezius

48
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5 primary mm that extend & adduct arm

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  1. Posterior deltoid
  2. Latissimus dorsi
  3. Teres minor
  4. Triceps brachii (long head)
  5. Pectoralis major (sternocostal head)
49
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Primary mm that internally & externally rotate arm

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Internal rotators: subscapularis, ant deltoid, pectoralis major, latissiumus dorsi, teres major
External rotators: infraspinatus, teres minor, post deltoid

50
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Function of infraspinatus, teres minor & subscapularis during elevation

A

exert a depression force on the humeral head

51
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Function of infraspinatus & teres minor during elevation

A

externall rotate the humerus

52
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Rotator cuff muscles (4)

A
  1. Supraspinatus
  2. Infraspinatus
  3. Teres minor
  4. Subscapularis
53
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Function of supraspinatus during elevation

A
  • Compresses humeral head against glenoid
  • Restricts excessive superior humeral translation
54
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Strengthens the articular capsule providing stability of the elbow joint

A

Collateral ligaments

55
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Motions that increase tension of medial collateral ligament (anterior fibers)

A
  1. valgus
  2. extension & flexion
56
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Primary valgus stabalizer of elbow

A

Medial collateral ligament (anterior fibers)

57
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Primary varus stabalizer of elbow

A

Lateral (ulnar) collateral ligament

58
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External rotation of elbow A.K.A

A

supination

59
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Motions that increase tension of medial collateral ligament (posterior fibers)

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  1. valgus
  2. flexion
60
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Motions that increase tension of radial collateral ligament

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  1. varus
  2. external rotation (supination)
61
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Motions that increase tension of lateral (ulnar) collateral ligament

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  1. Varus
  2. External rotation & flexion
62
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Motions that increase tension of annular ligament

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  1. distraction of radius
  2. external rotation (supination)
63
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The tight fit between the trochlea & the trochlear notch provides most of the ____ of the elbow

A

The tight fit between the trochlea & the trochlear notch provides most of the stability of the elbow

64
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  • Binds the radius to the ulna
  • Attachment for extrinsic hand mm
  • Transmits forces proximally
A

Function of interosseous membrane

65
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When weight is transmitted across interosseous membrane via central band to the ulna it promotes…

A

a sharing of the load to the elbow

66
Q

Load at the radiocarpal joint during compression ____% of load crosses on the radial side & ____% crosses on the ulnar side

A

Load at the radiocarpal joint during compression 80% of load crosses on the radial side & 20% crosses on the ulnar side

67
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The radius is held to the ulna via a ____ ring

A

The radius is helf to the unla via a fibro-osseous ring

68
Q

Stability of the DRUJ is achieved via muscle ____ & local ____ ____

A

Stability of the DRUJ is achieved via muscle activation & local connective tissues

69
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DRUJ tissue stabalizers (2)

A
  1. Triangular fibrocartliage complex (TFCC)
  2. Distal fibers of interosseous membrane
70
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Capsular ligaments of the DRUJ (2)

A
  1. Capsular ligaments of DRUJ
  2. Ulnar collateral ligament
71
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DRUJ muscle stabalizers (2)

A
  1. pronator quadratus
  2. tendon of externsor carpi ulnaris
72
Q

2 mm & 1 structure that limits supination

A
  1. pronator teres
  2. pronator quadratus
  3. TFCC
73
Q

2 mm & 1 structure that limits pronation

A
  1. Biceps
  2. Supinator mm
  3. TFCC
74
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Flexor mm of Elbow (4)

A
  1. Biceps brachii
  2. Brachialis
  3. Brachioradialis
  4. Pronator teres
75
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Extensor mm of Elbow (2)

A
  1. Triceps brachii
  2. Anconeous
76
Q

Primary & secondary pronator mm of elbow (5)

A

Primary pronators: pronator teres, pronator quadratus

Secondary pronators: flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, brachioradialis

77
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Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex

  • The ____ stabalizer of DRUJ
  • ____ ulnar side of wrist
  • Forms part of the ____ of radiocarpal joint
  • Helps ____ part of compression forces that naturally cross wirst/hand into forearm (~20%)
A
  • The primary stabalizer of DRUJ
  • Reinforces ulnar side of wrist
  • Forms part of the concavity of radiocarpal joint
  • Helps transfer part of compression forces that naturally cross wirst/hand into forearm (~20%)
78
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Extrinsic ligaments of wrist (4)

A
  1. Dorsal radiocarpal
  2. Radial collateral
  3. Palmar radiocarpal
  4. TFCC
79
Q

Connects carpal bones & forearm (stiff, not as elastic)

A

Extrinsic ligaments

80
Q

Capable of greater elongation before permanent deformation (interconnect carpal bones)

A

Intrinsic ligaments

81
Q

Intrinsic ligaments of wrist (3)

A
  1. Short (distal row)
  2. Intermediate lig
  3. Long (“inverted V”)
82
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Long (“inverted V”) ligaments (2)

A
  1. Palmar intercarpal
  2. Dorsal intercarpal
83
Q

Carpometacarpal Joint ligaments help to

  • ____ the extent & direction of joint motion
  • ____ joint alignment
  • ____ ____ produced by activated muscle
A
  • Control the extent & direction of joint motion
  • Maintain joint alignment
  • Dissipate forces produced by activated muscle
84
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What position is the anterior oblique ligament the most taut

A

Full extension (hitch hiker position)

85
Q

What position is the ulnar collateral ligament the most taut

86
Q

What position is the first intermetacarpal ligament the most taut

87
Q

What position is the posterior oblique ligament the most taut

88
Q

What position is the radial collateral ligament the most taut

A

All movements to varying degrees except extension

89
Q

Primary wrist extensor mm act on the wrist ONLY (3)

A
  1. ECR longus
  2. ECR brevis
  3. ECU
90
Q

Secondary wrist extensor mm act of wrist & hand (4)

A
  1. Extensor digitorum
  2. Extensor indicis
  3. Extensor digiti minimi
  4. Extensor pollicis longus
91
Q

Primary wrist flexor mm act on wrist only (3)

A
  1. FCR
  2. FCU
  3. Palmaris longus
92
Q

Secondary wrist flexor mm act on wrist & hand (5)

A
  1. Flexor digitorum profundus
  2. Flexor digitorum superficialis
  3. Flexor pollicis longus
  4. Abductor pollicis longus
  5. Extensor pollicis brevis
93
Q

Main function of wrist extensors is to ____ & ____ wrist during active flexion of fingers (making a fist)

A

Main function of wrist extensors is to position & stabalize wrist during active flexion of fingers

94
Q

When making a fist this position optimizes ____-____ relationship of ____ finger flexors = maximal grip strength

A

When making a fist this position optimizes length-tension relationship of extrinsic finger flexors = maximal grip strength

95
Q

7 mm responsible for Radial Deviation

A
  1. ECR longus
  2. ECR brevis
  3. Extensor pollicis longus
  4. Extensor pollicis brevis
  5. FCR
  6. Abductor pollicis longus
  7. Flexor pollicis
96
Q

5 mm responsible for Ulnar Deviation

A
  1. ECU
  2. FCU
  3. Flexor digitorum profundus
  4. Flexor digitorum superficialis
  5. Extensor digitorum

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