A cadaveric study of the distribution pattern of the cutaneous sensory fibres of the distal palm of the hand.

Filfilan, R; Kinsella, A; Yong, L; Davidson, D M · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2016

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

We investigated the cutaneous innervation of the distal palm, an area frequently dissected by the hand surgeon. Ten (five paired) fresh-frozen cadaveric hands were dissected under 3.0× loupe magnification. Volar branches were found on both sides in the majority of digits. They originated alongside, or at the proximal margin of, the A1 pulley in 84% of digits. The mean distance from the palmar digital crease to the origin of volar branches was 21 mm.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy