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What structures bound the anatomical snuffbox?
What structures bound the anatomical snuffbox?
- Tendon of extensor carpi radialis brevis medially, tendons of flexor carpi radialis & extensor carpi ulnaris laterally
- Tendon of extensor carpi radialis longus medially, tendons of abductor pollicis longus & flexor pollicis longus laterally
- Tendon of flexor pollicis longus medially, tendons of abductor pollicis longus & extensor pollicis brevis laterally
- Tendon of extensor pollicis longus medially, tendons of abductor pollicis longus & extensor pollicis brevis laterally (correct)
What is the clinical importance of the anatomical snuffbox?
What is the clinical importance of the anatomical snuffbox?
- Pisiform bone is most easily palpated here and the pulsation of the brachial artery can be felt here
- Lunate bone is most easily palpated here and the pulsation of the ulnar artery can be felt here
- Hamate bone is most easily palpated here and the pulsation of the radial artery can be felt here
- Scaphoid bone is most easily palpated here and the pulsation of the radial artery can be felt here (correct)
What is located at the anatomical snuffbox that can be felt?
What is located at the anatomical snuffbox that can be felt?
- Pulsation of the ulnar artery
- Pulsation of the radial artery (correct)
- Pulsation of the median artery
- Pulsation of the brachial artery
Which structure passes superficial to the flexor retinaculum from medial to lateral?
Which structure passes superficial to the flexor retinaculum from medial to lateral?
Which structure passes beneath the flexor retinaculum from medial to lateral?
Which structure passes beneath the flexor retinaculum from medial to lateral?
Which tendon is located posterior to the tendons of flexor digitorum superficialis beneath the flexor retinaculum?
Which tendon is located posterior to the tendons of flexor digitorum superficialis beneath the flexor retinaculum?
What is located at the anatomical snuffbox that can be felt?
What is located at the anatomical snuffbox that can be felt?
What is the function of the palmar aponeurosis?
What is the function of the palmar aponeurosis?
Which tendon passes beneath the extensor retinaculum from medial to lateral?
Which tendon passes beneath the extensor retinaculum from medial to lateral?
Where is the apex of the palmar aponeurosis attached?
Where is the apex of the palmar aponeurosis attached?
Which bones are the flexor retinaculum attached to?
Which bones are the flexor retinaculum attached to?
What does the flexor retinaculum convert the concave anterior surface of the hand into?
What does the flexor retinaculum convert the concave anterior surface of the hand into?
What is the function of the flexor retinaculum?
What is the function of the flexor retinaculum?
Which structure passes through the carpal tunnel in addition to the median nerve?
Which structure passes through the carpal tunnel in addition to the median nerve?
Where does the median nerve pass in relation to the flexor retinaculum?
Where does the median nerve pass in relation to the flexor retinaculum?
Which nerve supplies the muscles of the thumb, except for the adductor pollicis?
Which nerve supplies the muscles of the thumb, except for the adductor pollicis?
Which muscle is not part of the muscles of the little finger (hypothenar eminence)?
Which muscle is not part of the muscles of the little finger (hypothenar eminence)?
Which nerve supplies the 1st and 2nd lumbrical muscles?
Which nerve supplies the 1st and 2nd lumbrical muscles?
How many interossei muscles are present in the hand?
How many interossei muscles are present in the hand?
Which structure holds the long extensor tendons in position across the back of the wrist?
Which structure holds the long extensor tendons in position across the back of the wrist?
What does the extensor expansion receive the insertion of, in addition to the corresponding interosseous muscle?
What does the extensor expansion receive the insertion of, in addition to the corresponding interosseous muscle?
How many parts does the extensor expansion split into near the proximal interphalangeal joint?
How many parts does the extensor expansion split into near the proximal interphalangeal joint?
Where is the central part of the extensor expansion inserted?
Where is the central part of the extensor expansion inserted?
Match the following hand muscles with their matching properties:
Match the following hand muscles with their matching properties:
Match the following hand muscles with their matching properties:
Match the following hand muscles with their matching properties:
Match the following hand muscles with their matching properties:
Match the following hand muscles with their matching properties:
Match the following hand muscles with their matching properties:
Match the following hand muscles with their matching properties:
Which muscle is responsible for abducting the fingers from the center of the third finger?
Which muscle is responsible for abducting the fingers from the center of the third finger?
Which nerve supplies the first and second lumbrical muscles?
Which nerve supplies the first and second lumbrical muscles?
Which muscle is responsible for adducting the fingers toward the center of the third finger?
Which muscle is responsible for adducting the fingers toward the center of the third finger?
Which muscle contributes to improving grip of the palm by corrugating the skin?
Which muscle contributes to improving grip of the palm by corrugating the skin?
Which muscle contributes to abducting fingers from center of third finger and also flexes metacarpophalangeal joints and extends interphalangeal joints?
Which muscle contributes to abducting fingers from center of third finger and also flexes metacarpophalangeal joints and extends interphalangeal joints?
Which muscle is responsible for flexing metacarpophalangeal joints and extending interphalangeal joints of fingers except thumb?
Which muscle is responsible for flexing metacarpophalangeal joints and extending interphalangeal joints of fingers except thumb?
Flashcards
Anatomical Snuffbox Location
Anatomical Snuffbox Location
Triangular depression on the wrist's lateral side.
Snuffbox Boundaries
Snuffbox Boundaries
Bounded by extensor pollicis longus, abductor pollicis longus, and extensor pollicis brevis tendons.
Scaphoid Bone Palpation
Scaphoid Bone Palpation
Scaphoid bone can be felt inside the snuffbox.
Radial Artery Pulsation
Radial Artery Pulsation
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Flexor Retinaculum
Flexor Retinaculum
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Carpal Tunnel
Carpal Tunnel
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Flexor Retinaculum Attachment
Flexor Retinaculum Attachment
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Median Nerve's Path
Median Nerve's Path
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Palmar Aponeurosis
Palmar Aponeurosis
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Palmar Aponeurosis Function
Palmar Aponeurosis Function
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Extensor Retinaculum
Extensor Retinaculum
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Thumb Muscles (Thenar)
Thumb Muscles (Thenar)
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Little Finger Muscles (Hypothenar)
Little Finger Muscles (Hypothenar)
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Ulnar Nerve Supply
Ulnar Nerve Supply
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Median Nerve Supply
Median Nerve Supply
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Extensor Expansion
Extensor Expansion
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Superficial Wrist Structures
Superficial Wrist Structures
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Structures Beneath Flexor Retinaculum
Structures Beneath Flexor Retinaculum
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Structures Beneath Extensor Retinaculum
Structures Beneath Extensor Retinaculum
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Extensor Tendon Insertion Point
Extensor Tendon Insertion Point
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Study Notes
- The anatomical snuffbox is a triangular depression on the wrist's lateral side.
- It is bounded by the tendons of extensor pollicis longus, abductor pollicis longus, and extensor pollicis brevis.
- The snuffbox is clinically important as the scaphoid bone can be palpated there, and the radial artery's pulsation can be felt.
- Structures on the anterior aspect of the wrist pass superfically and beneath the flexor retinaculum.
- Superficial structures include the ulnar nerve, ulnar artery, palmar cutaneous branches of the ulnar and median nerves, and the palmaris longus tendon.
- Structures beneath the flexor retinaculum include the flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus tendons, the median nerve, flexor pollicis longus tendon, and the flexor carpi radialis tendon.
- Structures on the posterior aspect of the wrist pass superficially and beneath the extensor retinaculum.
- Superficial structures include the dorsal cutaneous branch of the ulnar nerve and the basilic and cephalic veins, while structures beneath include the extensor carpi ulnaris, extensor digiti minimi, extensor digitorum and extensor indicis tendons, and extensor pollicis longus tendon.
- The palmar aponeurosis is a thick triangular deep fascia attachment that occupies the central area of the palm.
- It attaches to the distal border of the flexor retinaculum and receives the palmaris longus tendon's insertion.
- It divides into four slips at the base of the fingers, protecting and improving grip on the underlying tendons.
- The flexor retinaculum is a thickening of deep fascia that holds the long flexor tendons in position.
- It converts the concave anterior surface of the hand into the carpal tunnel and attaches to the pisiform bone, hook of the hamate, scaphoid, and trapezium bones.
- The median nerve passes beneath the flexor retinaculum and through the carpal tunnel with the tendons of flexor digitorum profundus, providing the nerve supply to the first and second lumbricals.
- The extensor retinaculum is a thickening of deep fascia that holds the long extensor tendons in position and attaches to the scaphoid and trapezium bones.
- Muscles of the hand include four lumbrical muscles, eight interossei muscles, muscles of the thumb (thenar muscles), and muscles of the little finger (hypothenar muscles).
- The muscles of the thumb are supplied by the median nerve, except for the adductor pollicis, which is supplied by the ulnar nerve.
- Muscles of the little finger are supplied by the ulnar nerve.
- Muscles origin, insertion, and nerve supply are detailed in the text.
- The long extensor tendons join the extensor expansion on the posterior surface of each finger.
- The extensor expansion splits into three parts, and the extensor tendon receives the insertion of the corresponding interosseous muscle and lumbrical muscle.
- The extensor expansion is also inserted into the base of the middle and distal phalanges.
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Test your knowledge of the anatomical snuffbox with this quiz. Learn about its location, boundaries, and clinical significance, including how it is related to palpating the scaphoid bone and feeling the pulsation of the radial artery.
