NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

SPINAL CORD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is tightness in the finger flexors that allow for increased function.
A
Tenodesis grasp
B
Heterotopic ossification
C
Autonomic dysreflexia
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tenodesis grip can help SCI patients perform everyday activities such as brushing their teeth, using silverware, and turning doorknobs.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is caused by the manner of attachment of the finger tendons to the bones and the passive tension created by two-joint muscles used to produce a functional movement or task (tenodesis).

Detailed explanation-3: -Wrist Tenodesis Effect refers to the strengthening of the grasp that occurs when the wrist is extended. Flexural tendons are made lax by the curling of fingers during grasp which limits the tension to the tendons that is possible through flexural muscle contraction.

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