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The palm comprises the underside of the human hand. Also known as the broad palm or metacarpus, it consists of the area between the five phalanges (finger bones) and the carpus (wrist...
Bones provide the main structural support in your hand and wrist. They give them their shape and are the anchors other pieces are connected to. Hand bones. There are 19 bones in each of your hands. They’re grouped together by their location and function: Metacarpals: The bones that are in your palm and give it its shape.
Dorsal venous network of hand: predominant drainage route of the hand (also receiving palmar venous return via perforating veins). Gives rise to cephalic and basilic veins. Palmar venous arches: Receives palmar metacarpal and digital veins.
The bones of the hand provide support and movement to the soft tissues. They can be categorised into three different types: Carpal bones (proximal) – a set of eight irregularly shaped bones. They are located in the area of the wrist. Metacarpals – a set of five bones, each one related to a digit. They are located in the area of the palm.
The ulnar and radial arteries arch together within the palm of the hand, supplying the front of the hand, fingers, and thumb. Other arteries travel across the back of the wrist to supply the back of the hand, fingers, and thumb.
Each hand consists of 19 bones. The palm includes five metacarpals, and each finger except the thumb contains one proximal phalanx, one middle phalanx, and one distal phalanx.
The bones of the hand and wrist provide the body with support and flexibility to manipulate objects in many different ways. Each hand contains 27 distinct bones that give the hand an incredible range and precision of motion.
An overview of hand anatomy including the bones of the hand, the muscles of the hand, the blood supply of the hand and the innervation of the hand.
The palms and undersides of the fingers are marked by creases and covered by ridges called palm prints and fingerprints, which function to improve tactile sensitivity and grip. The friction ridges are arranged in general patterns that are peculiar to each species but that differ in detail.
A is the dorsum of the left hand, and B is the palm of the left hand. Number 1 is the position of the extensor retinaculum, 2 is the position of the flexor retinaculum, 3 is the position of...