Anatomy and pathomechanics of the thumb.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.hcl.2008.03.010.
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Abstract
The prehensile thumb provides the human mind an outlet for coordinated activity through its fine motions of prehension, opposition, and circumduction. A comprehensive understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of the thumb provides a foundation on which functional disorders may be recognized and effectively treated.
Medical subject headings
- Thumb
Anatomy
- hand
- wrist