hand protocol

Question 1

2 flexor tendons of the fingers

Answer 1

flexor digitorum superficialis

flexor digitorum profundus

Question 2

flexor digitorum superficialis inserts as

Answer 2

2 separate slips onto the base of the middle phalanx.

Question 3

Flexor digitorum profundus, inserting onto

Answer 3

the distal phalanx.

Question 4

Annular pulleys:which wrap _______ over tendons

Answer 4

transversely

Question 5

numbers of annular pulleys and are they readily seen

Answer 5

A1-A4 and yes

Question 6

cruciate pulleys are paired and cross _____ over the tendons. Numbered ______ and poorly seen

Answer 6

are paired and cross diagonally over the tendons. Numbered C1 - C3 poorly seen