Volar
Volar refers to the palm side of the hand or the sole of the foot. It is derived from the Latin word "vola," which means "hollow of the hand." The term is used in anatomy to describe anything related to the palm or sole, such as the volar plate, a thick ligament found in the fingers and thumb.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The volar aspect of the hand includes the palm and the underside of the fingers. It is the opposite of the dorsal side, which refers to the back of the hand or foot. The volar side is characterized by its lack of hair and the presence of unique skin ridges, which form fingerprints.
The volar aspect of the foot, also known as the plantar aspect, includes the sole and the underside of the toes. Like the volar side of the hand, it is characterized by unique skin ridges, known as footprints.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Injuries to the volar side of the hand or foot can result in significant functional impairment. For example, a volar plate injury can lead to instability and decreased range of motion in the affected finger.
Volar skin is also the site of several common medical conditions, such as plantar warts and hand-foot syndrome, a side effect of certain chemotherapy drugs.
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