Anatomical Relations
The dorsal fascia of the hand is continuous with the extensor retinaculum of the hand. It covers the dorsal aspect of the hand and fingers. The dorsal metacarpal veins and the dorsal digital nerves, arteries, and veins of the hand travel superficial to the fascia to reach their targets.
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Structure
The dorsal fascia of the hand is a think loosely sheath of connective tissue. The dorsal subaponeurotic space is formed between the dorsal fascia of the hand and the dorsal interosseous fascia below (Netter, 2011).
Function
The dorsal fascia of the hand ensures that fascial spaces of the hand are completely separated from each other to stop the flow of infection.
References
Netter, F. H. (2011) Atlas of Human Anatomy. Netter Basic Science Series: Saunders/Elsevier.
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Fascia
A fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds muscles, groups of muscles, blood vessels, and nerves.
