Wrist tendons - topographic anatomy

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Citation:

Schubert, R. Wrist tendons - topographic anatomy. Case study, Radiopaedia.org. (accessed on 26 Sep 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-14241

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-14241

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https://radiopaedia.org/cases/14241

rID:

14241

Revisions:

6 times by 3 users - see full revision history

Published:

9th Jul 2011

System:

Musculoskeletal

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Tags:

wrist, tendons, anatomy, mri

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Axial T1

Cross-section of the right wrist at Lister's tubercle demonstrating the anatomy of the extrinsic tendons of the hand and wrist.

Abbreviations (clockwise): ECU - extensor carpi ulnaris, EDM - extensor digiti minimi, ED - extensor digitorum communis, EPL - extensor pollicis longus, ECRB - extensor carpi radialis brevis , ECRL - extensor carpi radialis longus , EPB - extensor pollicis brevis, APL - abductor pollicis longus, FPL - flexor pollicis longus, FCR - flexor carpi radialis, PL - palmaris longus, FDS - flexor digitorum superficialis, FDP - flexor digitorum profundus, FCU - flexor carpi ulnaris.