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Flexion, Radial Deviation of wrist
Innervates Median Nerve |
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Term
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flexion of wrist, cupping shape of hand
innervates median nerve |
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Term
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Definition
flexion, ulnar deviation of wrist
Ulnar nerve |
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flexor digitorum superficialis |
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Definition
primary: flexion of PIP joints
secondary: assists with wrist flexion and MCP flexion
Median nerve |
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flexor digitorum profundus |
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Definition
primary:
flexion of DIP joints
Secondary:
assists in PIP flexion, wrist flexion, and MCP flexion
Median nerve: digits 2 and 3
Ulnar nerve: digits 3, 4, and 5 |
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Term
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Definition
Primary: thumb flexion at IP joint
Secondary:
assists with flexion of MP and CMC of thumb, and wrist flexion
median nerve |
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Term
extensor carpi radialis longus |
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Definition
wrist extension and radial deviation
radial nerve |
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Term
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Definition
wrist extension and ulnar deviation
radial nerve |
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Term
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Definition
thumb extension and abduction
radial nerve |
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Term
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Definition
extension of thumb MP joint
Secondary: assists in abduction of the thumb
radial nerve |
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Term
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Definition
extends thumb
radial nerve |
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Term
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Definition
opposes the thumb (Pulls it across palm) and flexion of CMC joint
median nerve |
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Term
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Definition
Located between MCs.
3 palmar:
adduction of fingers, helps flex MC joints, helps extend PIP joints
4 dorsal:
abducts fingers, assists in flexion of MC joints, assists in extension of PIP and DIP joints
Ulnar nerve |
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Term
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Definition
4 separate muscles.
Flexion of MC joints.
Extension of PIP and DIP joints
Median---1st and 2nd muscles
Ulnar---3rd and 4th muscles |
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Term
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Definition
extends the wrist and abducts the fingers. It is the prime mover of finger extension.
Radial nerve |
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