Changes in wrist and forearm configuration with grasp and isometric contraction of elbow flexors.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the changes in wrist and forearm configuration with grasp and elbow flexor contraction by analysis of resting and grasping x-ray films of 15 normal adults and forearm scanograms of 10 other normal subjects. With grasp, a significant proximal migration of the radius (averaging 0.9 mm), a decrease in the carpal height ratio, and an increase in the lunate uncovering index were observed. With flexor contraction, there was a significant decrease in the forearm interosseous space.
Medical subject headings
- Elbow Joint
- Forearm
- Isometric Contraction
- Muscle Contraction
- Wrist Joint
Anatomy
- wrist
- elbow