wrist hand SOL Flashcards
Muscles that flex the wrist (3)
Flexor carpi radialis
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Palmaris longus
Muscles that extend the wrist (3)
Extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL)
Extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB)
Extensor carpi ulnaris
Muscles that radial deviate the wrist (3)
Flexor Carpi Radialis. (FCR)
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus.
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis.
Muscles that ulnar deviate the wrist (2)
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris.
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris.
Carpal bones in the proximal row (radial to ulnar side)
Scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform
Carpal bones in the Distal row (radial to ulnar side)
Trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate
Another name for wrist joint
radio-carpal joint
what type of joint is radio-carpal joint
Condyloid synovial joint (modified ball and socket joint)
Articular surfaces of wrist joint
distal radius, scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, articular disk
mvmt available at the wrist joint and the planes
flexion, extension (sagittal)
ABD/radial, ADD/ulnar deviation (frontal plane)
where are the radial styloid process
lateral surface of distal radius
where are the ulnar styloid process
medial surface of distal ulna (bony projection)
Location of radial collateral ligament RCL. Function
radial styloid process to scaphoid
prevent excessive ulnar deviation
Location of Ulnar collateral ligament UCL. Function
From ulnar styloid process to triquetrum
prevent excessive radial deviation
types of grip (2)
power and precision grips
Types of Power grips (3)
cylinder, ball, hook
Types of precision Grips (4)
plate, pincer, pinch, key
Origin of flexor carpi radialis (FCR)
medial epicondyle of humerus
Insertion of flexor carpi radialis (FCR)
base of 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bone
Innervation of flexor carpi radialis (FCR)
Medial N (C6,7)
Action of flexor carpi radialis (FCR)
wrist flexion
Radial deviation (ABD)
Origin of flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU)
medial epicondyle of humerus
olecranon and post border of ulna
Insertion of flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU)
Base of pisiform bone, hamate, base of 5th metacarpal
Innervation of flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU)
Ulnar N (C7,8, T1)
Action of of flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU)
Wrist flexion, ulnar deviation (ADD)
Origin of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus (ECRL)
ant lower 3rd of the lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
Insertion of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus (ECRL)
Dorsal surface of base of 2nd metacarpal bone
Innervation of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus (ECRL)
Radial N (C6-7)
Action of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus (ECRL)
with ECRB do wrist extension and radial deviation (ABD) - most effective when elbow is extended
fist clenching
Wrist flexion/extension Active ROM
75, 70
Wrist radial and ulnar deviation Active ROM
20, 30
Wrist pronation/supination Active ROM
80-90 both
End feel for wrist
flexion/extension
firm, firm/hard
End feel for radial/ulnar deviation
firm/hard, firm
End feel for pronation/supination
firm both
Muscles that flex fingers 2-5 (2)
flexor digitorum profundus
flexor digitorum superficialis
Muscles that extend the fingers 2-5 (3)
Extensor indicis (index finger)
Extensor digiti minimi (little finger)
Extensor digitorum (digits 2-5)
Muscles that act on thumb (4)
ABDuctor pollicis longus
Extensor pollicis brevis
Extensor pollicis longus
Flexor pollicis longus