Common digital nerves

Common Digital Nerves

Common digital nerves of the hand.

The Common Digital Nerves are nerves in the human body that provide sensory and motor innervation to the fingers and toes. They are branches of the Median Nerve and Ulnar Nerve in the hand, and the Tibial Nerve and Common Fibular Nerve in the foot.

Anatomy

The common digital nerves are derived from the Digital Nerves, which are branches of the median and ulnar nerves in the hand, and the tibial and common fibular nerves in the foot. Each common digital nerve splits into two Proper Digital Nerves that run along the sides of each finger or toe.

Function

The common digital nerves carry both sensory and motor fibers. They provide sensation to the skin of the fingers and toes, and motor innervation to the muscles of the hand and foot.

Clinical Significance

Damage to the common digital nerves can result in loss of sensation or motor function in the affected fingers or toes. This can occur as a result of trauma, surgery, or conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Peripheral Neuropathy.

See Also

• Digital Nerves
• Median Nerve
• Ulnar Nerve
• Tibial Nerve
• Common Fibular Nerve