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The word pollicis in anatomy makes a reference to anything to do with the thumb. For example, the muscle Flexor pollicus longis refers to the muscle that causes flexion of the thumb, and has a long tendon. Try putting the term together with other anatomical terms and see if they make any sense! :)
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Are some people born without the abductor pollicis longus?
It is quite possible to be born without the abductor pollicis longus muscle group. This muscle group is responsible for abduction of the thumb and is unique to humans and gibbons.
What muscle make up the anatomical snuff box?
Anatomical snuff box contents are: Abductor Pollicis Longus, Extensor Pollicis Brevis, and Extensor Pollicis Longus. All of these are inervated by the radial nerve.
What body parts start with the letter a?
Body parts that begin with the letter A:AbdomenAbdominal AortaAbsAccessory Cephalic VeinAccessory nerveacetabulumAchilles' tendonAdam's appleAdductor Pollicis MuscleAdenoidsAdipose tissueAdrenal glandsAirwayAlimentary canalAmniotic Fluidampullaamygdala (part of the brain)AnkleAnterior Sacroiliac LigamentAnterior Talofibular LigamentAnterior Tibial Arteryanusanvil (in the ear)AortaAppendixArch (foot)ArmarmpitArteriesAscending ColonAtriumAureoleAxillary Nodes
How many nerves in human hand?
5 million bagillion zahillion
What muscle extends the thumb?
abductor pollicis longus,the extensor pollicis longus,and the extensor pollicis brevis
Flexes the thumb?
Flexor pollicis longus - Flexes thumb (pollex) is Latin for thumb.
How many joints are in thumb?
Seven. They are:Opponens PollicisAbductor pollicis BrevisFlexor pollicis BrevisExtensor Pollicis LongusExtensor Pollicis BrevisAbductor pollicis longusFlexor Pollicus longus
What is the antagonist to the extensor pollicis longus and brevis muscles?
Flexor pollicis longus.
What muscle tendons make up the anatomical snuff box?
Anatomical snuff box contents are: Abductor Pollicis Longus, Extensor Pollicis Brevis, and Extensor Pollicis Longus. All of these are inervated by the radial nerve.
What are all tendons in the human hand?
extensor digitorum, extensor indicis, extensor digiti minimi, flexor digitorum superficialis, and the flexor digitorum profundus. There are also extrinsic muscles that work only in the thumb; these include the flexor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis, and adbuctor pollicis longus
Where are the muscles responsible for straightening out the fingers?
Abductor Pollicis Brevis, Flexor Pollicis Brevis, Opponens Pollicis, Abductor Digiti Minimi, Flexor Digiti Minimi, Opponens Digiti Minimi, Adductor Pollicis, Lumbricals, Palmar Interossei, Dorsal Interossei, Abductor Pollicis Longus, Extensor Pollicis Brevis, Extensor Pollicis Longus, Extensor Indicis, Flexor Digitorum Superficialis, Flexor Digitorum Profundus, Palmaris LongusThe muscles that flex your fingers are located on the anterior side of the forearm and hand. The muscles that extend your fingers are located on the posterior side of the forearm and hand.
What are the lateral and medial boundaries of anatomical snuff box?
The medial border of the anatomical snuff box is the extensor pollicis longus tendon. The lateral border is made of tendons from two muscles: the extensor pollicis brevis and the abductor pollicis longus.
What muscle is associated with the hand?
There are many muscles in the hand. Here are a few: extensor carpi radialis brevis extensor carpi radialis longus extensor carpi ulnaris extensor digitorum communis extensor indicis proprius extensor digiti minimi abductor pollicis longus extensor pollicis brevis extensor pollicis longus flexor carpi ulnaris flexor digitorum profundus flexor digitorum superficialis flexor carpi radialis flexor carpi ulnaris palmaris longus flexor pollicis longus abductor pollicis brevis flexor pollicis brevis opponens pollicis adductor pollicis palmaris brevis abductor digiti minimi flexor digiti minimi opponens digiti minimi Then each finger has a set of lumbrical muscles and 3 volar and 4 dorsal muscles
Innervation of hand by radial nerve and median nerve?
Median Nerve ( starts at C6) Flexor Carpi Radialis, Palmaris Longus Ulnar Nerve ( starts at C7) Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Flexor Digitorum Profundus Median Nerve ( starts at C7) Flexor Digitorum Superficialis, Flexor Digitorum Profundus Radial Nerve ( starts at C6) Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus, Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis, Extensor Carpi Ulnaris, Extensor Digitorum Communis, Abductor Pollicis Longus, Extensor Pollicis Longus, Extensor Pollicis Brevis Median Nerve ( starts at C8) Flexor Pollicis Longus, Abductor Pollicis Brevis, Flexor Pollicis Brevis, Opponens Pollicis, Lumbricals Ulnar Nerve ( starts at C8) Adductor Pollicis, Abductor Digiti Minimi, Flexor Digiti Minimi, Opponens Digiti Minimi, Lumbricals, Dorsal interossei, Palmar interossei
Which muscles is responsible for opposition movement of the thumb?
Opponens Pollicis
What is the cpt code for extensor pollicis longus tendon repair?
26356
