Understanding the Dorsal Apparatus of the Finger

This series unravels the puzzle of the dorsal apparatus of the finger so you can understand the complex structures that balance motion of the finger. Custom professional anatomical illustrations bring the anatomy alive.

 

Understanding the Dorsal Apparatus of the Finger; Part 1 of 11: Dorsal Apparatus Anatomy

 

Review of the parts and pieces of the dorsal apparatus of the finger

 

Understanding the Dorsal Apparatus of the Finger; Part 2 of 11: Anatomical Terminology

 

Review the anatomical terms to accurately describe the parts of the dorsal apparatus

 

Understanding the Dorsal Apparatus of the Finger; Part 3 of 11: Anatomy of the EDC

 

Examine how the EDC becomes part of the dorsal apparatus

 

Understanding the Dorsal Apparatus of the Finger; Part 4 of 11: Anatomy of the Sagittal Bands

 

Analyze the anatomy of the sagittal bands

 

Understanding the Dorsal Apparatus of the Finger; Part 5 of 11: EDC Insertions

 

Review the four insertions of the EDC into the dorsal apparatus

 

Understanding the Dorsal Apparatus of the Finger; Part 6 of 11: Transverse & Oblique Fibers

 

Examine the location and direction of the transverse & oblique fiber of the dorsal apparatus

 

Understanding the Dorsal Apparatus of the Finger; Part 7 of 11: Lateral Bands

 

Analyze the anatomy of the lateral bands of the dorsal apparatus

 

Understanding the Dorsal Apparatus of the Finger; Part 8 of 11: Conjoined Lateral Bands

 

Analyze the anatomy of the conjoined lateral bands of the dorsal apparatus

 

Understanding the Dorsal Apparatus of the Finger; Part 9 of 11: Terminal Tendon Insertion

 

Examine the anatomy of the terminal tendon insertion of the finger

 

Understanding the Dorsal Apparatus of the Finger; Part 10 of 11: Retaining Structures

 

Review the retaining structures of the dorsal apparatus

 

Understanding the Dorsal Apparatus of the Finger; Part 11 of 11: Review Points

 

Examine the review points of the anatomy of the dorsal apparatus