title: Extensor physiology in the hand and wrist.
abstract: The Physiology of finger extension is complex because of the various components of the extensor tendon mechanism. This article discusses the role each component plays in finger extension. Tendon excursion, strength, and electromyographic activity of the extensors are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Hand Therapy Department, Pennsylvania Hand Center, Bryn Mawr, USA.
authors.forename: S T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Wehbé
mesh_terms: D005384:Finger Joint / Q000502:physiology; D005385:Fingers / Q000502:physiology; D006225:Hand / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000502:physiology; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000502:physiology*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013710:Tendons / Q000502:physiology; D013933:Thumb / Q000502:physiology; D014953:Wrist / Q000502:physiology*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000502:physiology