The palmar aponeurosis (palmar fascia) invests the muscles of the palm, and consists of central, lateral, and medial portions. ==Structure== The central portion occupies the middle of the palm, is triangular in shape, and of great strength and thickness. Its apex is continuous with the lower margin of the transverse carpal ligament, and receives t...
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The thickened, central portion of the fascia ensheathing the hand; it radiates toward the bases of the fingers from the tendon of the palmaris longus muscle. ... Synonym: aponeurosis palmaris, Dupuytren's fascia, palmar fascia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. the thickened, central portion of the deep palmar fascia; it radiates toward the bases of the fingers from an apical attachment to the transverse carpal ligament, usually as a continuation of the tendon of the palmaris longus muscle. Synonyms: aponeurosis palmaris, Dupuytren fascia
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