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Section 1: General Topics
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adductors: 1 = pectoralis major, 2 = anterior deltoid, 3 = coracobrachialis. B, Posterior adductors: 1 = latissimus dorsi, 2 = teres major, 3 = posterior deltoid, 4 = long head of the triceps.
the upper limb is brought down by the posterior segment of the deltoid, long head of the triceps, latissimus dorsi, and pectoralis major (Figure 23). Be­yond neutral, the motion continues as extension. Motor units responsible for extension include the posterior deltoid, middle deltoid, and subscapularis. As the degree of extension increases, the supraspinatus becomes more active. Throughout extension, the subscapu­laris and supraspinatus act as prime stabilizers of the humeral head, with a range of extension of 60° When the upper limb is elevated to 90° in the coronal plane, the distal point of the limb scans the horizontal plane and traces an arc of 185° 5 (Figure 25). The flexors and extensors of the gleno­humeral joint control the motion.
Schematic drawings showing adductors at the scapulohumeral joint. A, Anterior
is flexed at 90°, the distal point traces an arc of internal rotation of 70° and an arc of external rotation of 100°. With the shoulder elevated 90° in the coronal plane, this rotatory capability changes to 90° of external rotation and 70° of internal rotation
4,5
(Figure 26).
The infraspinatus is responsible primarily for external rotation of the humerus (Figure 12), with varying de­grees of assistance provided by the teres minor and posterior deltoid depending on the position of the arm. As the arm is
4,5
(Figure 24).
abducted, the posterior deltoid becomes more important, accounting for 60% of the strength in 90° of abduction.
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Internal rotation of the humerus is produced by the combined action of the pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, teres major, and subscapularis (Figure 12). As abduction of the arm increases from
Rotatory Capability of the Shoulder Complex
When the upper limb is held in neutral rotation at the shoulder and the elbow
0° to 90°, activity of the subscapularis, pectoralis major, and latissimus dorsi tends to decrease, whereas activity of the deltoid increases.
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Figure 15
abductors or protractors of the scapula. 1 = serratus anterior, 2 = pectoralis minor.
Schematic drawing showing
Elbow
The elbow joint determines an arc of motion, E2, with a range from 0° to 150°. The orientation of the plane of action is closely influenced by the rotational position of the shoulder joint. For ex­ample, when the arm is elevated in the coronal plane, the envelope of action E of the elbow is located in this plane if the shoulder is in external or internal rotation.
Although the motion of the elbow has been classified as a hinge joint, its motion is better described as a loose hinge. The instant center of rotation var­ies throughout the arc of flexion-exten­sion. Because this variation occurs over a small area, it is considered a single axis of rotation, passing through the center of the arcs formed by the trochlear sul­cus and the capitellum. Using external landmarks, this corresponds to a line passing through the inferior aspect of the medial epicondyle and the center of the lateral epicondyle.
The main flexors of the elbow are the brachialis, biceps, and brachioradialis. Intricate interactions and a wide range of participation are accomplished by the elbow flexors depending on the position of the forearm, degree of elbow flexion, and the applied load. the “workhorse” flexor and is active at
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The brachialis is
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adductors or retractors of the scapula. 1 = middle trapezius, 2 = rhomboideus minor, 3 = rhomboideus major, 4 = latissimus dorsi.
Schematic drawing showing
any rotational position of the forearm, any degree of elbow flexion, and with or without load applied to the flexing forearm (Figure 27). Because of the insertion of the brachialis on the ulna, there is no influence on activity with forearm rotation. The biceps is also ac­tive throughout a full range of elbow flexion; however, its activity decreases during forearm pronation. The greatest biceps activity occurs with the forearm in a neutral position and whenever any resistance is encountered. The brachi­oradialis is active throughout elbow flex­ion and, like the brachialis, its activity is essentially independent of forearm rotation.
The main extensors of the elbow include the triceps and the anconeus. Their activity is not influenced by fore­arm rotation because of the insertion site on the ulna. However, activity is height­ened with increasing elbow flexion as well as with an increased load. Contrary
Figure 17
scapula. A, Anterior view. 1 = lower segment of the pectoralis major, 2 = pectoralis minor. B, Poste­rior view. 1 = levator sc apulae, 2 = rhomboideus m inor, 3 = rhomboid eus major, 4 = latissimus dorsi.
Figure 18
segment of th e pectoralis major, 2 = pec toralis minor, 3 = subclavius. B, Posterio r view. 1 = latissimus dorsi, 2 = lower segment of the trapezius.
Schematic draw ings showing muscles that contri bute to downward rotation of the
Schematic draw ings showing depressor s of the scapula. A, Anterior view. 1 = lower
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elevators of the scapula. 1 = levator scapulae, 2 = upper segment of the trapezius, 3 = rhom­boideus minor, 4 = rhomboideus major.
Schematic drawing showing
Figure 20
elevation in the sagittal plane. Exploration of space from position 1 to 3 is possible in the neutral rotational position of the shoulder. El­bow action E2 is present in the pl ane. In position 3, the posterior segment of space is reached through elbow action.
Schematic drawing showing
Figure 21
motion in the sagittal plane. A posterior arc of motion from position 3 to 4 is possible through internal rotation. From position 4 to 1, the limb derotates to reach the neutral position.
Schematic drawing showing
Figure 22
exors at the sc apulohumeral joint. 1 = anterior segment of the deltoid, 2 = clavicular segment of the pec toralis major, 3 = coracobrachialis, 4 = biceps. The arrow indicates exion.
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Schematic drawing showing
Figure 23
the extensors at the scapulohumeral joint in­volved in muscle activity during shoulder ex­tension (arrow) from 90° of shoulder exion. 1 = posterior deltoid, 2 = latissimus dorsi, 3 = pectoralis major, 4 = teres major, 5 = long head of the triceps.
Schematic drawing showing
Figure 24
exion at the scapulohumeral joint is 180°, and no combined rotation is necessary. Extension is 60°.
Schematic drawing showing
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Figure 25
strate that, in the horizontal plane, the arm can achieve 140° of exion and 45° of extension.
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to previous studies,10 the different heads of the triceps generally are active in a similar manner throughout motion.
Forearm
Forearm rotation occurs about the prox­imal and distal radioulnar joints, with the radius rotating around the ulna. Rotation of the ulna with respect to the humerus is also coupled with forearm rotation. External rotation of the ulna occurs with supination, and internal rotation occurs with pronation. When measured at the wrist, forearm rotation averages approximately 75° of pronation to 85° of supination.5 Approximately 17° of additional pronation and supination is seen when measured at the hand be­cause of contributions from the radio­carpal and midcarpal joints.
The axis of pronation-supination is variable in location and dependent on the distal point of fixation11 (Figure
28). Proximally, the axis passes through the capitellum and the concave center of the radial head. Distally, it passes somewhere between the radial and ulnar styloid. When the ulna is fixed in posi­tion, such as when the forearm and hand are resting on their ulnar border, the
Figure 26
neutral elevation, external rotation of 100° and internal rotation of 70° is possible. B, With the arm elevated 90°, external rotation of 90° and internal rotation of 70° is possible.
Figure 27
in supination without resistance; (2) Flexion in neutral without resistance; (3) Flexion in pronation without resistance; (4) Flexion in supination with resistance. The brachialis is the baseline exor. The biceps is the reserve exor. Its action is decreased in pronation but increased when the fore­arm is supine, especially when resistance is encountered. Its action is decreased in pronation. The brachioradialis is more active against resistance. +++ = maximum activity, ++ = mild activity, + = minimal activity.
longitudinal axis of pronation-supina­tion passes through the concave center of the radial head proximally and near the fovea of the distal ulna distally.12 This axis is oblique to the longitudinal axis of both the radius and the ulna and is independent of elbow flexion-exten­sion. The hand makes a circumferential transposition with the radial styloids
Schematic drawings show rotation at the scapulohumeral joint. A, With the arm in
Schematic drawing demonstrates muscle activity during elb ow exion. (1) Flexion
tracing a large arc of motion. However, in the average habitual motion, the axis of rotation passes through the distal end of the radius and not the ulnar head.13 During this rotatory motion, the dis­tal radius and the ulnar head trace arcs of motion that are comparable in size. Starting from the position of supination, the head of the ulna is extended and
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rotation at the distal radioulnar joint. In habitual rotation, the axis passes through the middle of the distal end of the radius (+). From supination to pronation, the radial styloid traces curve 1 and the head of th e ulna traces curve 2. From su ­pination (S) to neutra l (N), the head of the ulna is extended and laterally displaced. From neutral (N) to pronation (P), it is exed and further later­ally displaced. When the axis of motion passes through the center of the ulnar head, the latter stays still during rotation, whereas the radial styloid traces a very large curve (3). The loca­tion of the axis of rotation is determined by a peripheral point of xation.
Schematic drawing showing
laterally translated in the neutral po­sition. In pronation, the ulnar head is flexed and further displaced laterally.
It is important to note that motion at the distal radioulnar joint is not purely rotational. Because of the differing radii of curvature between the sigmoid notch of the distal radius and the ulnar head as well as some inherent ligamentous laxity, translation in the dorsal-volar di­rection occurs with forearm rotation. In addition, in the pronated position, the obliquity of the radius makes it relatively shorter than the ulna, producing a more positive ulnar variance.
The interosseous membrane that unites the radius and ulna relaxes or tenses during pronation-supination. The interosseous distance measured in the distal, middle, and proximal thirds of the forearm is largest in the neutral position and smallest in full pronation14 (Figure 29). Therefore, the tension in the membrane is minimal in full pro­nation. During a fall on the outstretched
Figure 29
neutral, and supination. The distance is maximal in neutral and minimal in pronation. (Adapted with permission from Christensen JB, Adams JP, Cho KO, et al: A study of the interosseous distance between the radius and ulna during rotation of the forearm. Anat Rec 1968;160:261-271.)
pronated hand, the interosseous mem­brane is not the main element of pres­sure transmission to the elbow through the ulna. When load is applied to the
Schematic drawing showing radiohumeral interosseous distance in pronation,
supination is required or resistance is encountered (Figure 33). The extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis may be
accessory supinators. forearm from a distoproximal direction, the radius transmits 57% of the load di­rectly to the humerus and 43% to the
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ulna.
The forearm is pronated primarily by the pronator quadratus and the pronator teres (Figure 30). The main pronator is the pronator quadratus; the action of the muscle is independent of the posi­tion of the elbow. The pronator teres is a reserve pronator that reinforces pow­er when speed is required or resistance is applied to the motion16 (Figure 31). The relative contributions of the acces­sory pronators, the flexor carpi radia lis and palmaris longus, to pronation is debatable. The forearm is supinated primarily by the supinator muscle (Fig- ure 32). The biceps is the reserve supi­nator and reinforces the action when fast
Wrist
The wrist, which acts as a universal joint, has principal planes of motion in the sagittal plane (flexion/extension) and in the coronal plane (radial-ulnar deviation). It also contributes minimally to pronation-supination in the trans­verse plane. In isolated flexion-exten­sion, the wrist develops a spheroid type of motion envelope E3 (Figure 34) that permits the hand to move without dig­ital motion.12 However, most activities require a combination of wrist motions.
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The combination of wrist extension and pronation-supination permits the hand to explore the outer half of a circle. The flexed wrist, when rotated, permits the hand to explore the inner half of a cir­cle. This latter motion allows functional
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pronators of the forearm. (1) pronator quadra­tus, main pronator; (2) pronator teres, reserve pronator; (3) exor carpi radialis, an accessory pronator; (4) palmaris longus, an accessory pro­nator.
Schematic drawing showing
activities related to the body. Function­ally, the hand is used more frequently with the wrist extended and radially de­viated or with flexion combined with ulnar deviation.
The carpus consists of the distal car­pal row, which includes the trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate, and the proximal carpal row, which is made up of the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum. The pisiform is not functionally part of the proximal carpal row because it lies within the flexor carpi ulnaris and acts as a sesamoid bone through its articu­lation with the triquetrum. Although there is some angular intercarpal rota­tion between the bones within a row, the bones of each row move synergisti­cally and can be considered a functional unit with most wrist motion occurring at the radiocarpal and midcarpal joints. In both flexion-extension and radial­ulnar deviation, the center of rotation is in the head of the capitate.
Overall, the average range of wrist flexion and extension is 75° to 90°. Through the flexion-extension arc,
Figure 31
elbow exed w ithout resistance; (2) pronation w ith the elbow extende d without resistance; (3) pro­nation against resistance. The pronator quadratus is the main pronator active at all positions of the elbow. The pronator teres increases in activity only against resistance or when speed is required. +++ = maximum activity, ++ = mild activity, + = minimal activity.
Schematic drawing demonstrates pronation of the forearm. (1) Pronation with the
the proximal and distal rows move in similar directions. Wrist flexion, which produces flexion and ulnar deviation of both rows, and extension, which produces extension and radial devia­tion, generates an overall coupled wrist motion of flexion-ulnar deviation and extension-radial deviation. Flexion­extension is motored by the pull of the extrinsic flexor and extensor muscles on the metacarpal bases. The distal car­pal row is pulled in a similar direction because of the secure association of the metacarpal bases to the distal carpal at the second through fifth carpometa­carpal joints. The proximal carpal row follows because of articular contact and ligamentous attachments to the distal row. Overall, the midcarpal joint contributes 60% of the arc of flexion and the radiocarpal joint contributes 40%. In extension, the midcarpal con­tributes 34%, with the remaining 66%
Figure 32
ing supinators of the forearm. (1) Supinator, main supinator; (2) biceps, reserve supinator; (3) extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis, questionable accessory supinators. The arrow indicates supination.
Schematic drawing show-
contributed by the radiocarpal joint17 (Figure 35).
The wrist flexors are the flexor carpi radialis and ulnaris and the pal maris longus. The long digital flexors are ac­cessory flexors at the wrist. The wrist extensors are the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis and the extensor carpi ulnaris. The digital extensors are the accessory extensors of the wrist.
Lateral motion at the wrist averag­es 15° to 25° of radial deviation and
25° to 40° of ulnar deviation. With radial-ulnar deviation, the two carpal rows demonstrate reciprocating motion with the proximal carpal row sliding in the direction opposite of hand move­ment. During radial deviation, motion occurs primarily at the midcarpal joint, with the distal row extending, devi­ating radially, and translating from a dorsal to palmar direction. The prox­imal row flexes and displaces to a less
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pronounced degree in an ulnar direc­tion. During ulnar deviation, motion occurs at both the intercarpal and ra­diocarpal joints. The distal row flexes and deviates ulnarly, whereas the prox­imal row extends and moves radially at the radiocarpal joint.
The radial deviators of the wrist are the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis, flexor carpi radialis, abductor pollicis longus, and extensor pollicis brevis. The ulnar deviators are the ex­tensor carpi ulnaris and flexor carpi ul­naris, with the extensor carpi ulnar is
Figure 33
the elbow exe d without resistance; (2) supination w ith the elbow extende d without resistance; (3) supination against resistance. +++ = maximum activity, ++ = mild activity, + = minimal ac tivity, − = no activi ty. The supinator is the main supi nator. The biceps is the reser ve supinator, functioning b est with the elbow exed 90° or when speed or power is required.
Schematic drawing demonstrates supination of the forearm. (1) Supination with
becoming more effective with forearm pronation.
The degree of participation of the digital motors determines recruitment of the wrist motors. When the wrist is in extension and the fingers make a soft fist, the following wrist motors are ac­tive in descending order: extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor carpi ulnaris, and extensor carpi radialis longus. With a tight fist, all three extensors are max­imally active18 (Figure 36). When the fingers are gently extended and the wrist is held in extension, the extensor carpi
ulnaris and flexor carpi ulnaris are ac­tive. The forceful opening of the fingers brings into action, in descending order, the following additional wrist motors: extensor carpi radialis brevis, palmaris longus, extensor carpi radialis longus, and flexor carpi radialis18 (Figure 37). Grip strength is maximal with the wrist in 35° of extension and 7° of ulnar devi­ation and is substantially reduced when the wrist deviates from this position.
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Hand
Fingers
Located at the end of a multisegment­ed system, the hand functions within the action envelope E3 of the wrist. The flexing finger traces an action enve­lope, E4, that is an equiangular spiral19 (Figure 34). When the wrist is extend- ed, the field of motion of the fingers is within the wrist envelope E3. With wrist flexion, the action envelope E4 of the fin­gers extends beyond the field of motion of the wrist (Figure 34).
With prehension of the fingers, the interphalangeal and metacarpophalan­geal joints must flex in a coordinated fashion to permit wrapping of the dig­ital palmar surface over the surface of
Figure 34
wrist and E4 is the action envelope of the nger tracing an equiangular spiral. The eld of motion of the nger is within E3 when the wrist is extended and projects proximally when the wrist is exed. B, The extended wrist, when rotated, explores the outer half of a circle that is the base of spheroid E3. C, The exed wrist, when rotated, explores the inner half of a circle that is the base of spheroid E3.
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Schematic drawings showing wrist and hand motion. A, Field of motion of the wrist and hand, where E3 is the action envelope of the
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Figure 35
the contribution of the radiocarpal and mid­carpal joints to exion-extension. A, For ex­ion, 60% is midcarpal and 40% is radiocarpal. B, For extension, 33.5% is midcarpal and 66.4% is radiocarpal. (Reproduced with permission from Sarra an SK, Melamed JL, Goshgarian GM: Study of wrist motion in exion and extension. Clin Orthop Relat Res 1977; 126:153-159.)
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the object. Separately, the distal joint is flexed by the flexor profundus, the middle joint by the flexor superficialis, and the metacarpophalangeal joint by the intrinsic muscles. The coordination of flexion at the interphalangeal and the metacarpophalangeal joints is brought about by the instantaneous participa­tion of the extrinsic-intrinsic motors commanded by the motor cortex as well as through passive restraints. This passive restraint is primarily the result of the oblique retinacular ligament that arises from the palmar aspect of the proximal phalanx and adjacent flexor sheath, passing volar to the proximal interphalangeal joint, lateral to the middle phalanx, and dorsal to the dis­tal interphalangeal joint, inserting into the distal extensor hood. This ligament coordinates flexion and extension at the proximal interphalangeal and distal interphalangeal joints.
Figure 36
sion (1) when making a soft st and (2) when making a tight st. +++ = maximum activity, ++ = mild activity, + = minimal activity.
Figure 37
tension (1) when opening the ngers gently and (2) when opening the ngers forcefully. +++ = maximum activity, ++ = mild activity, + = minimal activity.
A fine mechanism of coordination is present locally in the fingers at the level of the interphalangeal joints as ini­tially presented by Landsmeer20 (Fig- ure 38). Finger flexion is initiated at the level of the distal interphalangeal joint by the flexor digitorum profundus. As the distal interphalangeal joint flexes, the terminal tendon is displaced dis­tally, causing distal movement of the extensor trifurcation through pull of the lateral slips, resulting in relaxation of the central slip. Simultaneously, the
Schematic drawing demonstrates participation of the wrist motors in wrist exten-
Schematic drawing demonstrates participation of the wrist motors in wrist ex-
oblique retinacular ligament attached to the terminal tendon also increases in tension and, passing volar to the axis of the proximal interphalangeal joint, automatically flexes the middle phalanx. This is a passive mechanism of interphalangeal joint motion. When the proximal interphalangeal joint is flexed approximately 70°, the previous­ly relaxed central slip develops tension, pulling the extensor trifurcation farther distally, relaxing the lateral slips, lat­eral conjoined tendon, and terminal
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strating Landsmeer’s concept of coordination of interphalangeal joint exion. A, Finger in ex­tension. B, Active exion at the distal interpha­langeal joint increases tension in the terminal extensor tendon and oblique retinacular liga­ment. Extensor trifurcation advances distally, extensor central slip relaxes, and the middle joint exes automatically to the same degree. C and D, As exion continues, the middle slip in­creases in tension. Trifurcation advances more distally, relaxing the lateral tendons and termi­nal tendon, including the oblique retinacular ligament. The distal joint then exes without encountering extensor resistance.
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tendon. This unloading of the terminal tendon allows for complete flexion of the distal interphalangeal joint without encountering resistance from the exten­sor tendon. Any break in this system of activation and coordination interferes with the function of prehension.
The absence of intrinsic muscle ac­tion not only breaks the contour of the longitudinal arch of the finger but also creates an abnormal pattern of function. The three joints flex successively from a distoproximal direction rather than si­multaneously, and this pattern of flexion prevents the palmar skin from making the necessary surface contact with the object.
In the absence of resistance, the flex­or digitorum profundus is the primary
Figure 39
strating the extensor system for the distal in­terphalangeal joint. 1 = terminal tendon, 2 = middle slip, 3 = lateral slip, 4 = intrinsic tendon, 5 = quadrilateral lamina.
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finger flexor. However, when resistance is encountered, the flexor digitorum su­perficialis becomes activated to assist in proximal interphalangeal flexion and the interossei become more responsible for metacarpophalangeal flexion.
The opening of the fingers is an es­sential prerequisite for the act of pre­hension. As in finger flexion, extension occurs through a complex interaction of active and passive forces. Extension of the metacarpophalangeal joint is con trolled by the long extensor. Although a direct connection between the exten­sor tendon and the proximal phalanx is usually present, action at the meta­carpophalangeal joint occurs primar­ily through two indirect mechanisms. First, an indirect action is exerted in conjunction with the flexor digitorum superficialis.6 With the metacarpopha­langeal and proximal interphalangeal joints in full flexion, the initial pull of the extensor acts on the middle phalanx via the central slip. This force is trans­mitted through the proximal interpha­langeal joint to the head of the proximal phalanx, producing extension at the
metacarpophalangeal joint. The flexor digitorum superficialis is necessary in this action to prevent initial proximal interphalangeal extension. Second, as the metacarpophalangeal joint extends, the sagittal bands migrate proximally, over the metacarpophalangeal joint, al­lowing the pull of the extensor hood to act through the sagittal bands on the proximal phalanx, producing further extension at the metacarpophalangeal joint.
The proximal interphalangeal joint is extended by the active force of the lum­bricals and central slip of the long exten­sor. When the proximal interphalangeal joint extends actively, the oblique reti­nacular is subjected to tension and auto­matically extends the distal joint.20 This is another mechanism of coordination on the extensor side of the finger. In addition, the distal joint is extended by the terminal tendon, which is formed by the long extensor lateral slip but also receives a contribution from the corre­sponding intrinsic tendons (Figure 39).
Lateral motion and rotation of the fingers are determined by the intrinsic muscles. The dorsal interossei abduct or spread the fingers, whereas the volar interossei adduct the fingers relative to a functional axis passing through the third metacarpal. There is more abduc­tion to the finger in extension and less
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in flexion because of the relative laxity of the collateral ligaments in extension. A final passive mechanism of flexion-ex­tension of the finger is present through a tenodesis effect: wrist extension flexes the fingers, and wrist flexion extends them.
Thumb
Motion of the thumb occurs through the trapeziometacarpal, metacarpophalan­geal, and interphalangeal joints. Flex­ion-extension motion occurs in the plane parallel to the palm with flexion being across the palm, toward the hypothe­nar eminence, and extension being away from the palm. Extension has also been
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referred to as radial abduction. Abduc­tion-adduction of the thumb occurs in the plane perpendicular to the palm.
The thumb sweeps a conoid surface through circumduction.21 This curved surface is flattened on the palmar aspect (Figure 40). All functional activities of the thumb occur within this enve­lope. Through flexion-adduction, the thumb traces the segment of the base of the cone along the palmar surface. The curve traced during this motion is an equiangular spiral21 (Figure 41). Through extension-abduction, the ray returns to its initial position.
A fundamental function of the thumb is opposition with the fingers that occurs as the pad of the thumb is set against the pad of a corresponding finger. To bring about opposition, the thumb is abducted in a plane perpendicular to the palm and flexed and rotated (pronated) on its long axis (Fig ure 42). The thumb and the pad of the finger make contact along the equiangular spiral curve of the finger. This action involves motion at all three articulations of the thumb, with the carpometacarpal joint being the most important. Overall, the carpo­metacarpal joint allows approximately 50° to 60° of flexion-extension, 40° to 45° of abduction-adduction, and 10° to 20° of axial rotation.
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Opposition occurs in multiple stages (Figure 42). First, the thumb is extend­ed and supinated to open the first web space. This is motored by the abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis, and abductor pollicis brevis. In addi­tion, the extensor pollicis longus acts to extend (and hyperextend) the inter­phalangeal joint, bringing the thumb tip farther from the palm. The thumb is then sequentially abducted, flexed, and pronated to position the tip against the pad of a corresponding finger. This action is determined by the abductor pollicis brevis, opponens pollicis, and the flexor pollicis brevis. In weak op­position, the action of the opponens pollicis predominates.23 As the force
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Figure 40
strating the eld of motion of the thumb. The basic motions are: 1 to 2, extension and abduc­tion in the palmar plane; 2 to 3, abduction in the plane perpendicular to the palm with pro­nation; 3 to 4, exion, adduction, and further pronation; 4 to 1, extension and palmar abduc­tion with supination; 1 to 4, exion, adduction, and pronation.
Figure 42
web space is opened by extension and supination of the thumb (a to b). The thumb is then abduc t­ed through curve 1 (b to c), bringing it perpendicular to the palm. Flexion (curve 2) and pronation (curve 3) complete the motion, positioning the thumb tip against the tip of a corresponding nger (c to d). B, In full opposition, the thumb tip is fully pronated, with the two nails nearly parallel and opposite one another.
of opposition increases, flexor pollicis brevis activity increases and exceeds the opponens pollicis (Figure 43). In forceful opposition to the ulnar digits, the opponens pollicis becomes more predominant and the adductor pollicis becomes involved. As resistance increas­es, the extrinsic muscles are recruited.
Schematic drawing demon-
Figure 41
strates that the thumb traces an equiangular spiral when sweeping the palmar surface from A to B.
Schematic drawing demonstrates opposition of the thumb. A, Initially, the rst
Schematic drawing demon-
nonprehensile and prehensile activities. The former includes touching, feeling, pressing down with the fingers, tapping, vibrating the cord of a musical instru­ment, lifting or pushing with the hand. Prehensile activities are grouped into precision and power grips.23 Precision grip involves participation of the radial side of the hand with the thumb, index,
Functional Activities
The functional activities of the hand are extensive but can be grouped into
and middle fingers to form a three-jaw chuck. When the pads of these digits come into contact, the grip is described
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