Definitions

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  • noun Plural of carpus.

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  • noun Plural form of carpus.

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Examples

  • Then we do spinal reflexes - biceps tendon, triceps tendon, crossed extensor reflex, extensor carpi radialis, withdrawl reflex, patellar tendon, gastrocnemius, cranial tibial, and sciatic reflexes.

    Shooting Up the Cat 1 Dinosaur 2007

  • The situation of the radial artery is midway between the flexor carpi radialis tendon, I, and the outer border of the radius.

    Surgical Anatomy Joseph Maclise

  • The fascia and the ulnar head of the flexor carpi ulnaris have been removed.

    Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 John Victor Lacroix

  • The ulnar nerve, D E, lies on the ulnar border of the artery, and both are in general to be found ranging along the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle, T, and the pisiform bone, G.

    Surgical Anatomy Joseph Maclise

  • The inner border of the supinator muscle, G, Plate 16, is the guide to the radial artery; and the outer margin of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle,

    Surgical Anatomy Joseph Maclise

  • The triceps supinator longus and extensor carpi radialis longior were perfect.

    Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre George Henry Makins

  • The muscular branches (rami musculares) are derived from the nerve near the elbow and supply all the superficial muscles on the front of the forearm, except the Flexor carpi ulnaris.

    IX. Neurology. 6b. The Anterior Divisions 1918

  • The muscular branches (rami musculares) supply the Triceps brachii, Anconæus, Brachioradialis, Extensor carpi radialis longus, and Brachialis, and are grouped as medial, posterior, and lateral.

    IX. Neurology. 6b. The Anterior Divisions 1918

  • It descends beneath the Flexor digitorum sublimis, lying on the Flexor digitorum profundus, to within 5 cm. of the transverse carpal ligament; here it becomes more superficial, and is situated between the tendons of the Flexor digitorum sublimis and Flexor carpi radialis.

    IX. Neurology. 6b. The Anterior Divisions 1918

  • The dorsal branch (ramus dorsalis manus) arises about 5 cm. above the wrist; it passes backward beneath the Flexor carpi ulnaris, perforates the deep fascia, and, running along the ulnar side of the back of the wrist and hand, divides into two dorsal digital branches; one supplies the ulnar side of the little finger; the other, the adjacent sides of the little and ring fingers.

    IX. Neurology. 6b. The Anterior Divisions 1918

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