The digital annular pulleys (DAP) of the hand are specialised fibrous structures that stabilise the flexor tendons. We recently demonstrated that the insertions of the DAP are anatomical entheses, ...

This paper discusses about the EMG-Force relationship during voluntary contraction of arm muscles. In this study the contribution of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus and Biceps Brachii towards hand grip ...

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Furthermore, the flexor digitorum profundus—a deep muscle responsible for bending the fingers at the tips—is also under significant strain, pointing to intense gripping, pulling, or sustained finger ...

Repeated gripping also exhausts the index and middle fingers, stressing both the extensor and flexor digitorum profundus tendons. A Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) comparing the old and new jars ...

The flexor digitorum profundus is a major muscle in the forearm that enables us to grip objects and perform fine motor tasks. Strengthening it can significantly enhance hand strength, dexterity ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects 87 men and 192 women per 100,000 population worldwide. 1 Common signs include paresthesia, pain, and weakness in the median nerve distribution of the hand. Symptoms ...

Methods: This observational retrospective study used a case series of hand reanimation. Two techniques were performed-functional free gracilis muscle transfer with microsurgical reconstruction, and ...

Flexor digitorum profundus: The flexor digitorum profundus originates at the top portion of the ulna. It begins as one muscle but separates into four separate tendons that attach to the phalange bones ...

Mild Volkmann contracture Mild Volkmann contracture is limited to the muscle flexor digitorum profundus. This muscle runs down the front of your forearm and allows you to flex your fingers.