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9 Cards in this Set
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(Anterior & Posterior) Flexor retinaculum (transverse carpal ligament)
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band of fascia ( connective tissue ) that holds the tendons that move the wrist and fingers in place / carpal tunnel syndrome is associated with inflammation and pain in the area of the flexor retinaculum/ transverse carpal ligament
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Flexors of the wrist and fingers
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located in the anterior forearm / mainly supplied (innervated) by the median nerve
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Flexor carpi radialis
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flexes wrist
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Palmaris longus
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flexes wrist; can sometimes be identified by its long tendon
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Flexor carpi ulnaris
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flexes wrist
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Extensors of the Wrist and Fingers
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located in the posterior forearm and are innervated by the radial nerve / Tennis elbow is a soreness caused by overuse of tendons of the extensors of the wrist
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Extensor carpi radialis
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extends wrist
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Extensor digitorum
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extends all digits, except thumb ( hallux )
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Extensor carpi ulnaris
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extends wrist
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