Functional anatomy of the hand

Ione Sellars

doi:10.4102/sajp.v41i4.2232

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Functional anatomy of the hand

Ione Sellars

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Ione Sellars, University of Cape Town, South Africa

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Abstract

Aspects of the functional anatomy of the hand are described with special emphasis on the individual joints, especially the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb. Muscles responsible for joint movements are tabulated and movements of the hand as a whole are briefly discussed.

Keywords

functional anatomy; hand; carpometacarpal joint

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