Hand Flashcards
List the groups of intrinsic muscles of the hand
Thenar Hypothenar Lumbricals Interossei Palmaris brevis Adductor pollicis
List the thenar muscles of the hand
Opponens pollicis
Abductor pollicis brevis
Flexor pollicis brevis
Which movements does opponens pollicis enable?
Thumb: flexion at CMJ (opposition)
Which movements does abductor pollicis brevis enable?
Thumb: abduction, opposition, extension
Which movements does flexor pollicis brevis enable?
Thumb: flexion
What is the main nerve supply to the thenar muscles?
Median nerve
List the hypothenar muscles of the hand
Opponens digiti minimi
Abductor digiti minimi
Flexor digiti minimi brevis
Which movements does opponens digit minimi enable?
Little finger: rotation, opposition
Which movements does abductor digiti minimi enable?
Little finger: abduction
Which movements does flexor digiti minimi enable?
Little finger: flexion
What is the main nerve supply to the hypothenar muscles?
Ulnar nerve
How many lumbrical muscles are in the hand?
4 (one for each finger)
What is the nerve supply to the lumbricals?
Median nerve (1-2) UInar nerve (3-4)
Which movements do the lumbricals enable?
MCPJ: flexion
IPJ: extension
How many interossei muscles are in the hand?
7
4 dorsal, 3 palmar