4.5. Fascia of the Hand

Question 1

What does the Palmar Fascia Consist of?

Answer 1

Fibrous Connective Tissue

Question 2

Where does the Palmar Fascia Thicken?

Answer 2

In the Centre of the Hand

Question 3

What is the Thickening of the Palmar Fascia known as?

Answer 3

Palmar Aponeurosis

Question 4

What is the Palmar Aponeurosis continuous with?

Answer 4

1. Palmaris Longus Tendon

2. Flexor Retinaculum

Question 5

What is the function of the Palmar Aponeurosis?

Answer 5

Protection of the Underlying Muscle Compartments

Question 6

What happens to the Palmar Aponeurosis as it travels Distally?

Answer 6

It Fans out into 4 Digital Rays

Question 7

What do the 4 Digital Rays of the Palmar Aponeurosis become?

Answer 7

Fibrous Digital Sheaths

Question 8

What do the Fibrous Digital Sheaths cover?

Answer 8

Synovial Sheaths in the Digits

Question 9

What do the Synovial Sheaths in the Digits contain?

Answer 9

Flexor Tendons

Question 10

What is the function of the Fibrous Digital Sheaths?

Answer 10

It Keeps the Flexor Tendons in Place, Preventing Bowstring

Question 11

What is the result of the Fibrous Digital Sheaths preventing Bowstring?

Answer 11

By Maintaining the Tension in the Tendons, Movements are Performed as Efficiently and as Accurately as Possible