The lumbricals are deep muscles of the hand that flex the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend the interphalangeal joints. It has four, small, worm-like muscles on each hand. These muscles …

Oct 30, 2023 · The lumbricals receive most of their arterial supply from the anastomotic network on the dorsal surface of the hand known as the dorsal carpal arch. Its branches, first and …

Jun 6, 2024 · The lumbricals are 4 short intrinsic muscles of the hand, primarily responsible for the movements of the fingers. Their worm-like appearance earns them the name Lumbricals, …

Jan 31, 2023 · The lumbricals are intrinsic muscles of the hand. There are four lumbricals - each associated with a digit. They originate from the tendon of the flexor digitorum profundus.

Nov 17, 2023 · All 4 lumbricals flex the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints and extend the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints. By coordinating with …

Eladoumikdachi F, Valkov PL, Thomas J, et al. Anatomy of the intrinsic hand muscles revisited: part II. Lumbricals. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002;110(5):1225-1231. doi: 10.1097/00006534 …

Oct 19, 2022 · The four lumbricals arise from the tendons of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP). The first and second lumbricals arise from the radial side of the FDP tendons of the index and …

Dec 31, 2021 · Lumbricals 3rd Plantar Layer Flexor hallucis brevis Adductor hallucis Flexor digiti minimi brevis 4th Plantar Layer

Synonym: Lumbricals of hand; Lumbrical muscles 1-4 of hand Related terms: Lumbricals

Oct 31, 2011 · The lumbricals (Latin for worm) are worm-shaped muscles of the palm that are unique in that they arise on their antagonist and their origin and main insertion are tendons: …