28 The Flexor Tendons and the Flexor Sheath
Sandeep Jacob Sebastin and Beng Hai Lim 28 The Flexor Tendons and the Flexor Sheath The forearm flexor muscles (flexor–pronator group) are present in the anterior (volar) compartment of the…
25 Function of the Distal Radioulnar Joint
William B. Kleinman 25 Function of the Distal Radioulnar Joint The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is the foundation for a moving relationship between radius and ulna through their full arc…
26 Hand Fascia, Retinacula, and Microvacuoles
Duncan A. McGrouther, Jason K. F. Wong, and Jean-Claude Guimberteau 26 Hand Fascia, Retinacula, and Microvacuoles The term “fascia” has been applied to a large number of very different tissues…
23 Function of the Wrist Joint
Marc Garcia-Elias 23 Function of the Wrist Joint 23.1 Introduction The hand gives meaning to the upper extremity. Without a hand, the upper limb is like a crane without a…
24 Anatomy of the Distal Radioulnar Joint
Makoto Tamai 24 Anatomy of the Distal Radioulnar Joint 24.1 The Distal Radioulnar Joint (The Mobile DRUJ) The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is an articulation between the ulnar head and…
20 Anatomy of the Wrist Joint
Nathan Polley and Amit Gupta 20 Anatomy of the Wrist Joint 20.1 Bones of the Wrist The wrist is generally described as a joint with motion between the eight individual…
22 Interosseous Vascularity of the Carpus
Mohamed Morsy, Nick A. van Alphen, and Steven L. Moran 22 Interosseous Vascularity of the Carpus 22.1 Introduction The blood supply to the carpal bones plays an important role in…
21 Vascularity of the Distal Radius and Carpus
Joost I. P. Willems and Allen T. Bishop 21 Vascularity of the Distal Radius and Carpus 21.1 Introduction The gross vascular anatomy of the distal radius and carpus was first…
13 The Anatomy of the Arm
John T. Capo and Ben Shamian 13 The Anatomy of the Arm 13.1 Humerus The humerus is the largest bone in the upper limb. It articulates with the scapula (▶Fig….
19 The Hypothenar Area: Anatomy of the Ulnar Carpal Tunnel
Keichi Murata 19 The Hypothenar Area: Anatomy of the Ulnar Carpal Tunnel 19.1 Anatomy of the Ulnar Carpal Tunnel The ulnar carpal tunnel 1 is composed of three distinct parts…
