Body Anatomy: Upper Extremity Tendons | The Hand Society
The band of tissue, or retinaculum, holds the tendons in place but allows them to slide up and down the arm. The four tendons then continue along the back of the hand and onto each finger. In the finger, the ends of other tendons that start in the …
Tendon: Function, Anatomy & Common Injuries - Cleveland Clinic
What is the anatomy of a tendon? Tendons are mostly collagen, one of the most abundant proteins in your body. Tendons also contain blood vessels and nerves. Collagen fibers are flexible, strong and resistant to damage. A tendon’s structure is similar to a fiberoptic cable or a rope, with small collagen fibers arranged in bundles.
Muscles of the Upper Arm - Biceps - Triceps - TeachMeAnatomy
2023年10月29日 · The upper arm is located between the shoulder joint and elbow joint. It contains four muscles - three in the anterior compartment (biceps brachii, brachialis, coracobrachialis), and one in the posterior compartment (triceps brachii).
Tendon Anatomy - Physiopedia
Each muscle has two tendons, one proximally and one distally. The point at which the tendon forms attachment to the muscle is also known as the myotendinous junction (MTJ) and the point at which it attaches to the bone is known as the osteotendinous junction (OTJ).
Elbow and forearm: Forearm muscles and bones anatomy
2023年11月28日 · The forearm helps the shoulder and the arm in force application and the precise placement of the hand in space, with the help of the elbow and radioulnar joints. This article is a guide to help you master the anatomy of the forearm and the elbow joint, using the beautiful content of Kenhub.
Muscles of the Upper Limb - TeachMeAnatomy
There are 4 muscles of the pectoral region: pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, serratus anterior and subclavius. Collectively, these muscles are involved in movement and stabilisation of the scapula, as well as movements of the upper limb.
The Muscles of the Arm and Hand: 3D Anatomy Model - Innerbody
2024年11月25日 · Explore the anatomy and function of the arm and hand muscles with Innerbody's interactive 3D model. The muscles of the arm and hand are specifically designed to meet the body's diverse needs of strength, speed, and …
Arm muscles: Anatomy, attachments, innervation, function
2023年11月16日 · The arm muscles are a group of five muscles located in the region between the shoulder and elbow joints. They are divided into two distinct compartments of the arm. The anterior (flexor) compartment contains the biceps brachii, coracobrachialis and brachialis muscles. The posterior (extensor) compartment contains only the triceps brachii muscle.
Tendons: Anatomy, Function and Treatment - Verywell Health
2022年9月14日 · When you tighten your muscles, tendons shorten and pull on your bones to move your joints. They are prone to injuries like inflammation (swelling) from overuse, strains from overstretching, and tears. This article discusses the anatomy of tendons, including where they are in the body and common injuries that affect these structures.
Arm Muscle Anatomy and Function - Verywell Health
2024年8月20日 · Arm muscle anatomy refers to the location and function of the muscles of the arms. These muscles attach to the shoulder blade, upper arm bone (humerus), forearm bones (radius and ulna), wrist, fingers, and thumbs. The arm muscles control movement at the elbow, forearm, wrist, and fingers.