The extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle aids in moving the hand. Specifically, it abducts and extends the hand at the wrist joint. The muscle works in concert with the extensor carpi radialis longus ...

The arm extends from the shoulder to the wrist, including the upper arm and forearm. Different muscles may work together in intricate ways to help the arm, wrists, fingers, and hands function. Knowing ...

Artificial hands can be operated via app or with sensors placed in the muscles of the forearm. New research shows: a better understanding of muscle activity patterns in the forearm supports a more ...

The concern with the cervical herniated disk and the popular whiplash injury as a source of pain in the upper extremity may exclude consideration of a more distal origin of such pain. It is the ...

Introduction Motor control during human grip is complex, due to the seemingly high redundancy of muscles and numerous degrees of freedom. 2 Muscle synergies, are defined as a group of muscles that ...

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Key Takeaways Tennis elbow is an injury that causes pain and swelling in the ...