31 Lumbricals
Jaehon M. Kim and Chaitanya S. Mudgal 31 Lumbricals 31.1 Introduction The lumbricals have the unique feature of being the only muscle in the body which originates from its own…
29 The Extensor Tendons
David Elliot 29 The Extensor Tendons 29.1 Introduction If one looks at the development of the extensor mechanism from amphibian to mammal and from monkey to man and also observes…
16 Anatomy of the Forearm
Luke P. Robinson and Russell A. Shatford 16 Anatomy of the Forearm 16.1 Osteology The exact knowledge of the bones is the foundation of all anatomy. J. B. Winslow (1669-1760)….
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…
