The extensor digitorum communis (EDC) muscle, flexor pollicis longus (FPL) muscle, and the thenar muscle group, all involved in grasp and release, were selected for stimulation. The evoked forces in ...

The flexor sublimis tendon of the ring finger is transplanted so that pull on the thumb is exerted in the direction of the origin of the abductor pollicis brevis.

Tendon transfer surgeries that engage the flexor pollicis longus (FPL) muscle, either indirectly or directly, are commonly performed to enable lateral pinch grasp (Fox et al., 2018; Hentz, 2002; Revol ...

The purpose of this study was to identify dynamics of flexor pollicis longus (FPL) muscle including short latency stretch reflex for synthesis of a myoelectric hand. First, force response to ramp ...

The ring-finger sublimis can also be used to replace a flexor pollicis longus tendon in the thumb when tendon grafting is contraindicated or when the muscle of the flexor pollicis longus has been ...

Hand reanimation for finger flexion during total paralysis remains a reconstructive challenge. Few surgical options are available for the late presentation of total paralysis of the hand and wrist.

Flexor pollicis longus: The flexor pollicis longus originates at the middle portion of the radius. This muscle has one long tendon that attaches to the base of the thumb. Pronator quadratus: The ...

Thumb pain can occur from damage to various structures in your hand, including ligaments, tendons, bones, and nerves. Common conditions that cause thumb pain include arthritis, tendonitis, trigger ...

Deep layer The flexor digitorum profundus allows you to bend your ring, middle, index, and pinkie fingers. The flexor pollicis longus allows you to bend your thumb.

Pain in your thumb and wrist can be attributed to arthritis, de Quervain tenosynovitis, injuries, and other causes. Here's what you need to know.