The Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand

Abstract This article reviews the functional anatomy of the intrinsic muscles of the fingers (palmar interossei, dorsal interossei, hypothenar and lumbrical muscles) and discusses the pathokinesiology of the hand with intrinsic muscle paralysis and its consequences for Activities for Daily Living. T...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Physikalische Medizin, Rehabilitationsmedizin, Kurortmedizin Rehabilitationsmedizin, Kurortmedizin, 2007, Vol.17 (1), p.20-27
Hauptverfasser:	Schreuders, T. A. R., Brandsma, J. W., Stam, H. J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Wissenschaft und Forschung
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract This article reviews the functional anatomy of the intrinsic muscles of the fingers (palmar interossei, dorsal interossei, hypothenar and lumbrical muscles) and discusses the pathokinesiology of the hand with intrinsic muscle paralysis and its consequences for Activities for Daily Living. The assessment of muscle strength: manual and instrumental and principles for therapeutic intervention are also discussed.
ISSN:	0940-6689 1439-085X
DOI:	10.1055/s-2007-940011