Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Muscle Anatomy
The FDS flexes the middle phalanges of the medial four fingers at the proximal interphalangeal joints. In continued…
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Palmaris Longus Muscle Anatomy
Origin: The palmaris longus muscle originates from the medial epicondyle of the humerus, a common flexor tendon origin.…
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Flexor Carpi Radialis Muscle Anatomy Overview
The flexor carpi radialis produces flexion (when acting with the flexor carpi ulnaris) and abduction of the wrist…
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Pronator Teres Muscle Anatomy
Origin: The pronator teres has two heads: Humeral head: Originates from the medial epicondyle of the humerus. Ulnar…
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Extensor Hallucis Brevis Muscle Anatomy
Origin: This muscle originates from the superolateral surface of the calcaneus, the large bone forming the heel of…
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Hand Nerves and Blood Supply
The hand has a complicated web of vessels and nerves. The hand nerves come from the radial, ulnar…
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Abductor Hallucis Muscle Anatomy Overview
Origin: The Abductor Hallucis muscle originates from the calcaneal tuberosity, which is a prominent bony structure on the…
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Factors Affecting Fracture Healing
Fracture healing requires the recruitment of appropriate cell (fibroblasts, macrophages, chondroblasts, osteoblasts, osteoclasts) and the subsequent expression of…
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