MSK 10 - The hand Flashcards
what movements does the metacarpophalangeal joints allow
what is the exception
flexion/extension
adduction/abduction
exception is the first MCP joint which only allows flexion/extension
what movement is permitted by the interphalangeal joints
flexion and extension
where do the collateral ligaments join to on the hand
around the fibro osseous tunnel and the sides of the interphalangeal joints distal and proximal as well as on the metacarpophalangeal joint
where do the palmar ligaments run
in the fibro-osseous tunnels of the distal and proximal IP joints as well as the MCPJ
where does the deep transverse metacarpal ligament run
at the MCPJ either side of the fibro-osseous tunnel
what does the deep transverse metacarpal ligament do
stops the distal ends of MC from over-splaying and adds stability to the palm
what structure wraps around the flexor tendons of the hand
synovial sheaths
what are the two synovial sheaths of the hand for the flexor tendons
common synovial sheath = FDP and FDS tendons
synovial sheath for the flexor pollicis longus tendon
the synovial sheaths of the hand run where in relation to the flexor retinaculum
under the flexor retinaculum
what is the name of the ligaments holding the adjacent metacarpals together
deep transverse metacarpal ligaments
what is the clinical significance of the synovial sheaths continuity throughout the hand
if there is an infection in the sheath of the fingers the infection can travel down to affect the carpal tunnel
how many origins do the dorsal interossei have
two - bipennate
what nerve innervates the dorsal interossei
ulnar nerve (deep branch)
where do the dorsal interossei insert in terms of both anatomy and the midline
into the midline
one head inserts into the dorsal digital expansion hood and the other inserts into the base of the proximal phalanx
what is the function of the dorsal interossei
they abduct the fingers
which fingers do the dorsal interossei not work on
the pinky and the thumb
what are the interossei muscles located between
between the metacarpal bones
how many origins do the palmar interossei have
one = unipennate
what nerve innervates the palmar interossei
ulnar nerve (deep branch)
where do the palmar interossei insert in terms of both anatomy and the midline
inserts away from the midline
inserts into the dorsal digital expansion hood
what is the function of the palmar interossei
adduct the fingers
which structure does the palmar ligament attach to
dorsal extensor hood
what nerve innervates the adductor pollicis longus
ulnar nerve (deep branch)
where is the origin and insertion of the adductor pollicis
Origin = middle of 3rd MC front, 3rd MC base and the capitate head
insertion = dorsal digital expansion hood
what does the adductor pollicis longus do
pill the thumb in towards the hand
what are the 2 different types of lumbricals differentiated by
2 bipennate and 2 are unipennate
the 2 bipennate lumbricals are innervated by which nerve
ulnar nerve