Thumb saddle joint

Synonym Articulatio carpometacarpalis (lat. ), carpometacarpal joint Definition thumb saddle joint The thumb saddle joint is located in the area of the wrist, it is largely responsible for the flexible mobility of the thumb and as one of the most stressed joints is often affected by degenerative processes. Structure The thumb saddle joint is formed … Thumb saddle joint

Thumbs

General information The Germanic tribes used to call the thumb “Dumo” or “Dume”, which was supposed to mean “the fat one” or “the strong one”. In the course of time, this term developed into the word “thumb” as we know it today. The thumb (Pollex) forms the first finger of a hand and can be … Thumbs

Finger

Synonym: DigitusThe hand has a total of five fingers (Digiti), of which the thumb (Pollex) is the first. It is followed by the index finger (index) and the middle finger (digitus medius), which is also the longest of all fingers. The fourth finger is called the ring finger (digitus anularius), followed by the so-called little … Finger

Finger middle and end joints | Finger

Finger middle and end joints The finger middle and end joints (Articulationes interphalangeales) connect the individual phalanges. They are hinge joints, both anatomically and functionally. Movements in one plane (flexion and extension) are therefore possible. These finger joints are also surrounded by a very taut capsule reinforced by a tendon plate. All fingers, with the … Finger middle and end joints | Finger

Finger Joint

Synonym Articulatio phalangea; Definition The finger joint forms the articulated connection between the individual bony phalanges. It connects proximally (close to the body) the phalanges with the metacarpal bone, distally (far from the body) the individual phalanges with each other. A distinction is made between the metacarpophalangeal joint, the metacarpophalangeal joint and the distal joint. … Finger Joint

Movement | Finger Joint

Movement The movements of the fingers are performed by different muscles. The forearm muscles are responsible for powerful movements, while the short hand muscles are responsible for fine motor movements. Pain in the finger joints during pregnancy Pain in the fingers during pregnancy is often caused by a temporary carpal tunnel syndrome. This does not … Movement | Finger Joint