Hand Flashcards
movements possible at the digits
flexion/extension at MP/IP joints
Abduction and Adduction
movements possible at the thumb
flexion/extension
adduction/abduction
opposition
synovial sheaths cover the tendons of
flexor digitorum superficialis m
flexor digitorum profundus m
5th distal synovial sheath is continuous with
ulnar bursa
the anatomical snuffbox contains the
radial a as it enters the palm of the hand to become deep palmar arch
the superficial palmar arch originates form the
ulnar a
the deep palmar arch originates form the
radial a .
the princeps pollicis a to the thumb and the radialis indicies to the index finger both originate from
the deep palmar arch, a branch of the radial a
lumbricals insert onto
the extensor hood
lumbricals can assist in two motions of the digits
weak flexion and extension (because they insert onto the extensor hood)
the superficial innervation of the ulnar n includes these two digits
fourth and fifth digits up to the wrist (palmar and dorsal)
the cutaneous innervation of the radial n covers
the dorsal surface of the hand from wrist up to the distal phalange on 1st-3rd digits
fascia of wrist and hand
palmar aponeurosis
transverse carpal ligament
Dupuytren’s contracture
thickening of fibrous tissue underneath the skin of the palm
painless - associated with alcohol, diabetes, aging
see wrinkles at creases and when fingers are flexed
can reach point of restricting opening of hand
superficial muscles of the palm
abductor digiti minimi flexor digiti minimi brevis lumbricals adductor pollicis flexor pollicis brevis abductor pollicis brevis opponens pollicis
deep muscles of the hand (dorsal side)
opponens pollicis
adductor pollicis
opponens digiti minimi
midline of hand is which digit
3rd digit
palmar interosseous muscles perform what actions on which digits
PAD - adduction
2nd
4th
5th
dorsal interosseous muscles perform what actions on which digits
DAB - abduction
2nd digit - 1st and 2nd DAB
4th
5th
thenar group muscles
abductor pollicis brevis
opponens pollicis m
flexor pollicis brevis m
adductor pollicis m