Palmaris Longus Tendon Research

This questionnaire collects data on the presence/absence of the palmaris longus tendon in both wrists

The Availability of Palmaris Longus Tendon highlighted in the wrist

Personal Information

Email or Name *

Gender *

Male

Female

Age Group *

15-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

Other (please specify)

Ethnicity *

City of Birth *

Do you have any disability in the upper limbs (arm, wrists, hands) due to an accident or genetic predisposition? *

Yes

Tendon Tests

For each test, check the box if the tendon is present in your wrist. You will see a protrusion if the tendon is present.

Thompson's Test

For this test, make a fist with the thumb inside the fingers and flex wrist. A protrusion indicates the presence of the tendon.

Tendon present in right wrist

Tendon present in left wrist

Not found in right wrist

Not found in left wrist

Schaeffer's Test

For this test, oppose the thumb to little finger ( pinky finger ) and flex wrist. A protrusion indicates the presence of the tendon.

Tendon present in right wrist

Tendon present in left wrist

Not found in right wrist

Not found in left wrist

Mishra's Test

For this test, passively hyperextend all fingers at metacarpophalangeal joint and flex wrist. A protrusion indicates the presence of the tendon.

Tendon present in right wrist

Tendon present in left wrist

Not found in right wrist

Not found in left wrist

Pushpakumar's Test

For this test, fully extend the interphalangeal joints of the index and middle fingers then to flex the wrist and other fingers (make a V sign). A protrusion indicates the presence of the tendon.

Tendon present in right wrist

Tendon present in left wrist

Not found in right wrist

Not found in left wrist