Table 2 The length of the A1 pulleys in the fingers (\(\overline{x }\)±s,mm).

From: Identification of the length and location of the A1 pulley combining palpation technique with palm landmarks: a cadaveric study

Finger

Thumb

Index finger

Long finger

Ring finger

Little finger

L (mm)

6.18 ± 0.33

6.58 ± 0.73

5.98 ± 0.67

5.36 ± 1.08ab1

5.63 ± 1.09b2

Total F

3.252

Total P

0.020

  1. a: There is a significant difference in the length of the A1 pulley between the thumb and the ring finger (P = 0.032, 95% CI (0.00731, 0.15689));
  2. b1: There is a significant difference in the length of the A1 pulley between the index finger and the ring finger (P = 0.002, 95% CI (0.04721, 0.19679));
  3. b2: There is a significant difference in the length of the A1 pulley between the index finger and the tail finger (P = 0.015, 95% CI (0.01941, 0.16899)).
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