Month: September 2018

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Abductor Pollicis Longus.

Structure.

• Origin: posterior surface of middle of radius and ulna and interosseous membrane.
• Insertion: first metacarpal.

Function.

• One of four deep distal four group.
• Concentric action: abducts and extends thumb at carpometacarpal joint and abducts hand at wrist joint. Lesser: lateral rotation of thumb at CMC; radial deviation; wrist flexion; supination.
• Reverse mover action: abducts and extends thumb at carpometacarpal joint and abducts hand at wrist joint. Lesser: lateral rotation of thumb at CMC; radial deviation; wrist flexion; supination.
• Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows thumb adduction, flexion, medial rotation at CMC; adduction, flexion, and lateral rotation of trapezium at CMC; wrist ulnar deviation and extension; pronation.
• Isometric action: stabilize first CMC, wrist, radioulnar joints.
• Innervation: deep radial nerve.
• Arterial supply: posterior interosseus artery, perforating branches of anterior interosseus artery.

Clinical Significance.

Abdcutor pollicis longus manus. Used with permission by 3D4Medical.

References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Extensor Digiti Minimi.

Structure.

• Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus.
• Insertion: tendon of extensor digitorum on fifth phalanx.

Function.

• Concentric action: extends proximal phalanx of little finger at MCP, DIP, PIP joints; and hand at wrist joint (wrist extension). Lesser: medial rotation of little finger; elbow extension; ulnar deviation.
• Reverse mover action: extends proximal phalanx of little finger at MCP, DIP, PIP joints; and hand at wrist joint (wrist extension). Lesser: medial rotation of little finger; elbow extension; ulnar deviation.
• Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows flexion at MCP, DIP, PIP; wrist flexion; lateral rotation of little finger; elbow flexion.
• Isometric action: stabilize MCP, DIP, PIP, wrist, radioulnar joints, elbow joint.
• Innervation: deep radial nerve.
• Arterial supply: posterior interosseus artery.

Clinical Significance.

Extensor digiti minimi. Used with permission by 3D4Medical.

References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Extensor Digitorum.

Structure.

• Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus.
• Insertion: distal and middle phalanges of each finger.

Function.

• Concentric action: extends distal and middle phalanges of each finger at interphalangeal joints, proximal phalanx of each finger at metacarpophalangeal joint, and hand at wrist joint. Lesser: medial rotation of pinky finger at CMC joint; elbow extension.
• Reverse mover action: extension at MCP, DIP, PIP joints; wrist extension; lateral rotation of hamate; elbow extension.
• Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows MCP, DIP, PIP flexion; wrist flexion; pinky finger lateral rotation; elbow flexion.
• Isometric action: stabilize MCP, DIP, PIP, wrist, radioulnar joint, elbow joint.
• Innervation: radial nerve.
• Arterial supply: posterior interosseus artery.

Clinical Significance.

Extensor digitorum. Used with permission by 3D4Medical.

References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Flexor Pollicis Longus.

Structure.

• Origin: anterior surface of radius and interosseous membrane (sheet of fibrous tissue that holds shafts of ulna and radius together).
• Insertion: base of distal phalanx of thumb.

Function.

• Concentric action: flexes distal phalanx of thumb at interphalangeal joint; wrist flexion. Lesser: radial deviation; forearm flexion; pronation.
• Reverse mover action: metacarpal flexion, proximal phalanx flexion, radial deviation, elbow flexion, pronation, lateral rotation at shoulder joint.
• Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows CMC, MCP, and PIP extension; wrist extension; ulnar deviation; elbow extension; supination.
• Isometric action: stabilize CMC, MCP, PIP, wrist, and elbow.
• Innervation: median nerve.
• Arterial supply: radial artery; anterior interosseus artery.

Clinical Significance.

Flexor pollicis longus. Used with permission by 3D4Medical.

References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Flexor Digitorum Profundus.

Structure.

• Origin: anterior medial surface of body of ulna.
• Insertion: base of distal phalanx of each finger.

Function.

• Concentric action: flexes distal and middle phalanges of each finger at interphalangeal joints, proximal phalanx of each finger at metacarpophalangeal joint, and hand at wrist joint.
• Reverse mover action: flexion of metacarpals at MCP, flex proximal phalanges at PIP, wrist flexion.
• Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows MCP, PIP, and DIP joint extension, wrist extension.
• Isometric action: stabilize wrist and finger joints.
• Innervation: median and ulnar nerves.
• Arterial supply: ulnar and radial arteries; anterior interosseus artery.

Clinical Significance.

Flexor digitorum profundus. Used with permission by 3D4Medical.

References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Flexor Digitorum Superficialis.

Structure.

• Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus, coronoid process of ulna and a ridge along lateral margin of anterior surface (anterior oblique line) of radius.
• Insertion: middle phalanx of each finger.

Function.

• Concentric action: flexes middle phalanx of each finger at proximal interphalangeal joint, proximal phalanx of each finger at metacarpophalangeal joint, and hand at wrist joint.
• Reverse mover action: flex metacarpals at metacarpophalangeal joint; flex wrist; elbow flexion.
• Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows MCP and PIP extension, wrist extension, elbow extension.
• Isometric action: stabilize MCP and PIP, wrist, and elbow.
• Innervation: median nerve.
• Arterial supply: ulnar and radial arteries.

Clinical Significance.

Flexor digitorum superficialis. Used with permission by 3D4Medical.

References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis.

Structure.

• Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus.
• Insertion: third metacarpal.

Function.

• Concentric action: extends and abducts hand (radial deviation) at wrist joint. Lesser: elbow flexion, pronation, supination.
• Reverse mover action: extension and radial deviation of wrist; elbow flexion, pronation, supination.
• Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows wrist flexion and ulnar deviation; elbow extension; supination, pronation.
• Isometric action: stabilize wrist and elbow.
• Innervation: radial nerve.
• Arterial supply: branches of brachial artery; radial artery.

Clinical Significance.

Extensor carpi radialis brevis. Used with permission by 3D4Medical.

References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus.

Structure.

• Origin: lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus.
• Insertion: second metacarpal.

Function.

• Concentric action: extends and abducts hand (radial deviation) at wrist joint. Lesser: elbow flexion, pronation, supination.
• Reverse mover action: wrist extension and deviation; elbow flexion; pronation; supination.
• Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows wrist flexion and ulnar deviation; elbow extension; supination and pronation.
• Isometric action: stabilize wrist, elbow, and radioulnar joints.
• Innervation: radial nerves.
• Arterial supply: branches of brachial artery; radial artery.

Clinical Significance.

Extensor carpi radialis longus. Used with permission by 3D4Medical.

References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Flexor Carpi Ulnaris.

Structure.

• Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus and superior posterior border of ulna.
• Insertion: pisiform, hamate, and base of fifth metacarpal.

Function.

• Concentric action: flexes and adducts hand (ulnar deviation) at wrist. Lesser: elbow flexion.
• Reverse mover action: flexion and deviations at wrist joint; elbow flexion.
• Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows wrist extension and radial deviation, elbow extension.
• Isometric action: stabilize wrist and elbow.
• Innervation: ulnar nerve.
• Arterial supply: ulnar artery.

Clinical Significance.

Flexor carpi ulnaris. Used with permission by 3D4Medical.

References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Palmaris Longus.

Structure.

• Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus.
• Insertion: flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis (fascia in center of palm).

Function.

• Concentric action: weakly flexes hand at wrist joint. Lesser: wrinkles skin of palm; elbow flexion; pronation; radial deviation of hand; ulnar deviation of hand.
• Reverse mover action: forearm flexion at wrist; elbow flexion; pronation; radial and ulnar deviation at wrist.
• Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows wrist extension, wrist ulnar and radial deviation, elbow extension, supination.
• Isometric action: stabilize wrist and elbow joints.
• Innervation: median nerve.
• Arterial supply: ulnar artery.

Clinical Significance.

Palmaris longus. Used with permission by 3D4Medical.

References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.