What Drives Finger Motion
What Drives Finger Motion
This 16 part series analyzes the function of the multifaceted dorsal apparatus, focusing on what muscle power influences which movements.
What Drives Finger Motion Part 1 of 16: Overview Concepts
Examine the core concepts of understanding the role of the dorsal apparatus in digital motion
What Drives Finger Motion Part 2 of 16: EDC & Sagittal Bands
Review the mechanical role of the EDC and sagittal bands in digital motion
What Drives Finger Motion Part 3 of 16 : Transverse & Oblique Fibers
Examine how the transverse & oblique fibers influence movement of the dorsal apparatus and each finger joint
What Drives Finger Motion Part 4 of 16: Central Slip & Insertion
Analyze the role of the central slip and the central slip insertion in finger motion
What Drives Finger Motion Part 5 of 16: Lateral Bands
Review the part the lateral bands play in finger motion
What Drives Finger Motion Part 6 of 16: Terminal Tendon Insertion
Examine the role of the terminal tendon insertion and how it influences finger motion
What Drives Finger Motion Part 7 of 16: Role of the Retinacular Structures
Analyze the role of the retinacular structures in stabilizing the dorsal apparatus
What Drives Finger Motion Part 8 of 16: Coordinated IP Joint Motion
Analyze the relationship between PIP and DIP joint motion
What Drives Finger Motion Part 9 of 16: What Each Muscle Does: Overview
Review the core concepts of how each muscle influences the dorsal apparatus
What Drives Finger Motion Part 10 of 16: What Each Muscle Does: EDC
Review the role of the extensor digitorum communis in finger motion
What Drives Finger Motion Part 11 of 16: What Each Muscle Does: Interossei
Examine how the interosseous muscles participate in finger motion
What Drives Finger Motion Part 12 of 16: What Each Muscle Does: Lumbricals
Examine how the lumbrical muscles participate in finger motion
What Drives Finger Motion Part 13 of 16: Interosseous & Lumbrical Comparison
Compare the characteristics and functions of the interosseous versus the lumbrical muscles
What Drives Finger Motion Part 14 of 16: What Each Muscle Does: FDP & FDS
Review the role of the flexor digitorum profundus and superficilias in finger motion
What Drives Finger Motion Part 15 of 16: What Moves Each Joint
Examine how each muscle influences finger joint motion
What Drives Finger Motion Part 16 of 16: What Muscle is Active
Review what muscles are active during different finger motions