Common palmar digital nerves

Common Palmar Digital Nerves

Diagram of the distribution of the cutaneous branches of the ulnar nerve. (Common palmar digital nerves labeled at center right.)

The Common Palmar Digital Nerves are nerves in the human hand that supply the skin and fasciae of the palm, and the flexor tendons in the hand. They are branches of the Median Nerve and the Ulnar Nerve.

Anatomy

The Common Palmar Digital Nerves are derived from the superficial branch of the ulnar nerve and the Median Nerve. They are responsible for the sensory innervation of the palmar aspect of the hand, including the skin and fasciae, and the flexor tendons.

Function

The Common Palmar Digital Nerves carry sensory information from the palmar aspect of the hand to the brain. This includes touch, temperature, and pain sensations.

Clinical significance

Damage to the Common Palmar Digital Nerves can result in loss of sensation in the areas of the hand that they supply. This can occur as a result of trauma, surgery, or conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

See also

• Digital nerves of the hand
• Superficial branch of the ulnar nerve
• Median Nerve

External links

• AnatomyExpert