Hand Flashcards
What is a Boxers fracture?
Fracture of the fifth metacarpal (pinky)
What is the most mobile joint in digits 2-5?
MP
Flexion/extension of digits 2-5 occurs at which joints?
MP
PIP
DIP
Thumb adduction/abduction is in a plane _____ to the plane of the palm.
Perpendicular
Thumb flexion/extension is in a plane _____ to the plane of the palm.
Parallel
What are the ligaments on the sides of finger joints?
Collateral ligaments
What does the volar plate do in the finger?
Centers the long flexor tendons and protects against hyperxtension. On the palmar side of the finger
What are the attachments of the flexor digitorum superficialis?
Epicondyle of humerus
Base of middle phalanx digits 2-5.
What is the action of the flexor digitorum superficialis?
Flex PIP joint
What is the innervation of the flexor digitorum superficialis?
Median nerve
What is the action of the flexor digitorum profundus?
Proximal ulna
Base of distal phalanx digits 2-5
What is the action of the flexor digitorum profundus?
Flexes DIP joint
What is the innervation of the flexor digitorum profundus?
Ulnar nerve (medial) AND AIN (lateral)
What are the portions of the tendons of the fingers?
Tendon -> tendon sheet (promotes gliding) -> retinacular portion (pulleys that stabilize the tendon and prevent bow-stringing)
What are the attachments of the extensor digitorum?
Lateral epicondyle Extensor expansion (hood)
What is the action of the extensor digitorum?
Extend MP joint (and also IP)
What is the innervation of the extensor digitorum?
Posterior interosseous nerve (PIN)
What is the innervation of the extensor indicis proprius and digiti minimi?
PIN