Flexor of the Fingers of the Hand Superficial

The flexor digitorum superficialis, also known as the flexor digitorum superficialis (lat. Musculus flexor digitorum superficialis) is a muscle that is located on the back of the hand. It is responsible for bending the fingers and palm towards the palm.

The flexor muscle superficialis of the fingers has two heads - superficial and deep. The superficial head begins on the top of the metacarpal bone of the thumb and passes into a tendon that runs along the back of the hand and ends at the nail phalanx of the thumb. The deep head begins on the surface of the metacarpal bone of the index finger, passes along the palm and is attached to the nail phalanx of the index finger.

The work of the flexor superficial digitorum is very important for performing various tasks such as grasping objects, writing, drawing, playing musical instruments, etc. However, if this muscle is damaged or weakened, problems with finger and hand mobility may occur.

In order to prevent damage to the flexor muscles of the superficial fingers of the hand, it is necessary to maintain correct posture, avoid overexertion of the arms and carry out regular exercises to strengthen the muscles of the arms. It is also important to perform finger flexion and extension exercises correctly to maintain flexibility and mobility.

Flexor of the fingers. Superficial flexors of the hand. Literature review

The finger flexor is a group of muscles located in the front of the hand and is responsible for the movement of the fingers. Among the finger flexors, the key role is played by the flexor of the first finger, which is the main motor element that allows you to make fine movements