Junctura anatomy.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Detailed dissection of 240 cadaver hands was undertaken, with particular attention to the connections between the extensor tendons. Three types of junctura were clearly identified: fascia, ligament, and tendon. Each hand had three juncturae. The most frequent presentation was for the three juncturae to be fascia-ligament-tendon, from radial to ulnar. A few aberrations of extensor tendon anatomy were also discovered, which might affect their use in tendon transfers.
Medical subject headings
- Hand
- Tendons
Anatomy
- hand