Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendons

Summary Information: Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendons

Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendons: The flexor digitorum profundus tendons are paired bands of connective tissue made of collagen that connect the flexor digitorum profundus muscles to bone. The flexor digitorum profundus tendons enable the flexor digitorum profundus muscles to flex the fingers.

Conditions that can afflict the flexor digitorum profundus tendons include Jersey finger, repetitive strain injury, tendonitis, tears, rupture, and strains.

Closely Related Organs: Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendons

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendons:

• Flexor digitorum profundus
• Phalanges
• Skeletal muscle
• Bones
• Muscles
• Tendons
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendons

The following conditions are related to the organ: Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendons:

• Jersey finger
• Repetitive strain injury
• Tendonitis
• Tears
• Rupture
• Strains

Sub Parts: Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendons

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendons:

• Connective tissue
• Collagen

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendons

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendons:

• Finger pain
• Inability to flex finger
• Painful or decreased range of motion in fingers
• Finger weakness
• Swelling
• Inflammation

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Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendons: Related Topics

• Flexor Digitorum Profundus
• Flexor
• Profundus
• Tendons

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