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flexor digitorum superficialis |
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flexor digitorum superficialis, the largest superficial muscle of the forearm, lying in the second of four layers. The muscle flexes the second phalanx of each finger and, by continued action, the hand. Also called flexor digitorum sublimis. Compare flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, palmaris longus, pronator teres. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor digitorum profundus, flexor carpi ulnaris, and flexor carpi radialis muscles were injected with 150 units each at 1 site per muscle. Electromyography was used to measure the muscle activity of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) and extensor digitorum communis (EDC) muscles while subjects typed on keyboards with keys of varying stiffness. At the beginning of the eighth postoperative week, isolated blocking exercises are initiated to encourage active isolated PIP and DIP joint flexion of the involved digit(s), thus encouraging isolated motion of the flexor digitorum superficialis tendon and the flexor digitorum profundus tendon. |
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