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Palmar cutaneous branch of the ulnar
Introduction
The palmar branch of the ulnar nerve arises about 5 cm above the wrist from where the ulnar nerve splits into palmar and dorsal branches.
The palmar branch represents the continuation of the ulnar nerve as it crosses the flexor retinaculum of the hand on the lateral side of the pisiform bone, medial to and a little behind the ulnar artery.
It ends by dividing into a superficial and a deep branch.
Additional images
Additional images
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Diagram of segmental distribution of the cutaneous nerves of the right upper extremity. Anterior view.
External links
External links
Editor-In-Chief: Template:Infobox Nerve C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]