Flexor Tendon Anatomy Of The Hand

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1.

Which muscle flexes the fingers at the DIPJ?
- A.
  
  Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
- B.
  
  Flexor Pollicis Longus
- C.
  
  Flexor Digitorum Profundus
- D.
  
  Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
2.

What is the name of this flexor?
- A.
  
  Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
- B.
  
  Flexor Pollicis Longus
- C.
  
  Flexor Digitorum Profundus
- D.
  
  Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
3.

Which muscle is responsible for IPJ flexion of the thumb?
- A.
  
  Flexor Pollicis Brevis
- B.
  
  Flexor Digitorum Profundus
- C.
  
  Flexor Pollicis Longus
- D.
  
  Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis
4.

Where does the common flexor tendon originate?
- A.
  
  Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
- B.
  
  Olecranon process
- C.
  
  Hook of the hamate
- D.
  
  Medial epicondyle of the humerus
5.

What are the three main functions of the digital flexor sheath?
- A.
  
  To facilitate smooth gliding of the tendons
- B.
  
  To prevent infection of the flexor tendons
- C.
  
  To act as a fulcrum to provide a mechanical advantage
- D.
  
  To provide a source of tendon nutrition from synovial fluid
- E.
  
  To facilitate isolated flexion of the PIPJ
- F.
  
  To provide a motor nerve supply to the flexor tendons

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