Median nerve
- Type
- Nerve
- Japanese
- 正中神経
- Reading
- せいちゅうしんけい
- English
- Median nerve
- Latin
- Nervus medianus
Connections
Branch of
Supplies
Branches
Articles
A dedicated article on this structure is in preparation.
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- Flexor retinaculum of the hand: roof of the carpal tunnel
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- Palmar aponeurosis: where it is, function and carpal tunnel
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