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aponeurosis palmaris

The palmar aponeurosis is a fibrotendinous complex that functions as the tendinous extension of the palmaris longus, when present, and as a strong stabilizing structure for the palmar skin of the hand. It has five longitudinal slips that project into the base of each digit and a deeper transverse portion that crosses the palm at the proximal end of the metacarpals bones (from Wikipedia).

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Type Bone
Parent Structure aponeurosis

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What is the aponeurosis palmaris?

The palmar aponeurosis is a fibrotendinous complex that functions as the tendinous extension of the palmaris longus, when present, and as a strong stabilizing structure for the palmar skin of the hand. It has five longitudinal slips that project into the base of each digit and a deeper transverse po

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:4200041 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — aponeurosis palmaris Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.