Historical perspective of finger joint motion: The hand-me-downs of our predecessors—the Richard J. Smith Memorial Lecture

Understanding the mechanics of human dexterity requires an appreciation of the kinetic chains that comprise the hand and the intricate interplay of muscles and ligaments that control its movements. Some of the salient contributions to this field are described from a personal point of view in the hop...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) 2002-01, Vol.27 (1), p.1-25
1. Verfasser:	Linscheid, Ronald L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Diseases of the osteoarticular system Finger Injuries - history Finger Injuries - physiopathology Finger Joint - physiopathology Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology History, 19th Century History, 20th Century Humans Inflammatory joint diseases Medical sciences Orthopedics - history Skeleton and joints Vertebrates: osteoarticular system, musculoskeletal system
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Zusammenfassung:	Understanding the mechanics of human dexterity requires an appreciation of the kinetic chains that comprise the hand and the intricate interplay of muscles and ligaments that control its movements. Some of the salient contributions to this field are described from a personal point of view in the hope that this perspective will stimulate further understanding of this unique human tool. (J Hand Surg 2002;27A:1-25. Copyright © 2002 by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.)
ISSN:	0363-5023 1531-6564
DOI:	10.1053/jhsu.2002.28764