Muscles

Question 1

Flexor Digitorum Profundus

Answer 1

extrinsic hand muscle that flexes the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of the medial 4 fingers

flexion of the last nub of fingers

Question 2

Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

Answer 2

slide hand between fingers and ring or index finger

flexing at pip joint

apply resistance at 2nd pad of finger

Question 3

Extensor Digitorum Communis

Answer 3

middle or ring finger only

knuckle then ask to extend with curled fingers
appl pressure to tip of knuckle

Question 4

Extensor Pollicis Longus

Answer 4

side on thumb and wrist
hold side of proximal phalanx
extend thumb
apply pressure

Question 5

Flexor Pollicis Longus

Answer 5

palm up

hold sides
push agaisnt