Wrist (2) Flashcards
What is the ROM for wrist flexion?
65-80°
What is the ROM for wrist extension?
65-80°
What is the closed pack position of wrist extension?
Full extension
How do both wrist flexion and extension move?
Convex on concave (opposite direction)
What row moves first in all wrist movements?
Distal row followed by proximal row (of carpal bones)
What is the ROM of radial deviation of the wrist?
10-20°
What is the ROM of ulnar deviation of the wrist?
20-35°
What is the PNF movement of the wrist?
Radial deviation/extension
To
Ulnar deviation/flexion
What are the primary flexor muscles of the wrist?
Palmaris longus
Flexor carpi radialis
Flexor carpi ulnaris
What are the secondary flexor muscles of the wrist?
Flexor digitorum superficialis
Flexor digitorum profundus
Flexor pollicis longus
What are the primary extensor muscles of the wrist?
Extensors carpi radialis longus and brevis
Extensors carpi ulnaris
What are the secondary extensor muscles of the wrist?
Extensor digitorum
Extensor indicis
Extensor digiti minimi
Extensor pollicis longus and brevis
Abductor pollicis longus
How do you get efficient grasp?
20° of wrist extension (tenodesis grip)
What secures flexor tendons in the wrist?
Transverse ligament (flexor retinaculum)
What secures the extensor tendons in the wrist?
Extensor retinaclumn
