The glenoid cavity is one of two surfaces of a joint. It is used to hold the articular head and allows the range of motion of a joint. When dislocation occurs, the condyle slides out of its associated socket. What is the glenoid cavity? The human body is equipped with 143 joints that significantly determine … Articular Socket: Structure, Function & Diseases
Saddle joints are an articular form of true joints. They consist of two concave articular surfaces that allow biaxial motion. Osteoarthritis of the thumb saddle joint, in particular, is a common condition that affects this ability to move. What are saddle joints? Articulated joints are possessed by the human body in somewhat 140 different places. … Saddle Joint: Structure, Function & Diseases
Introduction The tabatière, also known as foveola radialis, is a small, elongated triangular depression on the thumb side (radial side) of the carpal. It is particularly prominent when all fingers are held extended and the thumb is spread apart. Since snuffers used to put their snuff in portions into the depression and inhale from it, … Tabatiere
Tendovaginits de Quervain Tendovaginitis de Quervain is a tenosynovitis that occurs mainly in women over the age of 40, which is why it is also called “housewife’s thumb”. Overuse or injury to the tendons causes swelling and painful compression of the tendons. A long bending of the hand can also push and compress the tendons.In … Tendovaginits de Quervain | Tabatiere
The thumb is the most mobile finger of the human hand and irreplaceable for grasping movements. The thumb gets its mobility primarily from the thumb saddle joint, which is close to a ball-and-socket joint. Pain in this area is among the most common due to osteoarthritis. What is the thumb? The thumb is the shortest … Thumb: Structure, Function & Diseases
The thumb saddle joint connects the metacarpal bone of the thumb to the trapezoidal large polygonal bone. As a saddle joint, it allows the biaxial movements of flexion/extension and abduction/angulation. When the two directions of rotation are combined, the thumb saddle joint acts almost like a ball-and-socket joint. What is the thumb saddle joint? The … Thumb Saddle Joint: Structure, Function & Diseases
The greater polygon bone is one of the bones of the human hand. It is easily palpable when the back of the hand is raised. The polygon bone has a trapezoidal appearance. What is the great polygon bone? The greater polygon bone is part of the human skeletal system. It is a bone in the … Greater Polygonal Leg: Structure, Function & Diseases
Introduction In the ball of the thumb there are some short thumb ball muscles, which cannot produce much force, but are necessary for many movements to move the thumb at all. In addition to these muscles, the ball of the thumb also contains the important thumb saddle joint, which is essential for the many movements … Pain in the ball of the thumb
The symptoms In addition to the pain, there is often also a swelling of the ball of the thumb. This can also be reddened and overheated. In addition, the movement of the thumb is restricted. This can be caused by pain, torn ligaments and the subsequent instability. Carpal tunnel syndrome can also lead to sensory … The symptoms | Pain in the ball of the thumb
The diagnosis In order to find the cause of the pain in the ball of the thumb, the doctor first conducts an interview (so-called anamnesis). During this interview, for example, the doctor will discuss when, how often and under what circumstances the pain occurs.If the pain occurs after a fall, it is important to describe … The diagnosis | Pain in the ball of the thumb
The duration The duration of pain in the ball of the thumb depends on the underlying disease. If the tendons, ligaments or bones are injured, a duration of several weeks up to months can be expected. The symptoms of gout, especially if alcohol and meat consumption are not restricted, can occur repeatedly and in the … The duration | Pain in the ball of the thumb
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
