Disease | Muscle Pain | Orthopedic Disease

Flexor Pollicis Longus Tenosynovitis

ByDr.Mahi Thakkar June 25, 2023June 25, 2023

Description Flexor pollicis longus tenosynovitis, also known as de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, is a condition characterized by inflammation of the tendons that control the movement of the thumb. It usually affects the flexor pollicis longus and abductor pollicis longus tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. Causes of Flexor Pollicis Longus Tenosynovitis The exact etiology…

Anatomy | Lower limb muscles | Muscular System

Flexor Pollicis Longus muscle

ByDr.Mahi Thakkar April 25, 2023April 25, 2023

Description The flexor pollicis longus muscle is a deep muscle located in the anterior compartment of the forearm. It is one of the muscles responsible for flexing the thumb or pollex. The muscle originates from the anterior surface of the radius and the interosseous membrane, which connects the radius and ulna bones of the forearm….