Chapter 11, Problem 10RC

Summary Introduction

To review:

The prime functions of flexor and extensor retinacula of the wrist and ankle.

Introduction:

The hand is composed of intrinsic along with the extrinsic muscles where the intrinsic ones are located in the hand and the extrinsic ones arise in the forearm and enter the hand. Extrinsic muscles facilitate the movements of the hand and intrinsic muscles are responsible for the fine movements of the fingers and hand.