EXTENSOR PHYSIOLOGY IN THE HAND AND WRIST

Authors
THOMPSON ST WEHBE MA
Citation
St. Thompson et Ma. Wehbe, EXTENSOR PHYSIOLOGY IN THE HAND AND WRIST, Hand clinics, 11(3), 1995, pp. 367-371
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Orthopedics
Journal title
Hand clinics → ACNP
ISSN journal
07490712
Volume
11
Issue
3
Year of publication
1995
Pages
367 - 371
Database
ISI
SICI code
0749-0712(1995)11:3<367:EPITHA>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
The Physiology of finger extension is complex because of the various c omponents of the extensor tendon mechanism. This article discusses the role each component plays in finger extension. Tendon excursion, stre ngth, and electromyographic activity of the extensors are discussed.