Metacarpophalangeal joint angle of the thumb during maximal pinch strength: a study of healthy volunteers.

Gryson, Tine; Van Der Velde, Gert; Hollevoet, Nadine · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2023

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

Mean metacarpophalangeal joint angles of the thumb during maximal pinch were 9° greater in men than in women. More flexion was not associated with more force during key pinch, but a moderate association was found for palmar pinch, especially in men.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy