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Fibrous sheaths of digits of ...
Other Terms: Fibrous sheaths of digits of hand, Vaginae fibrosae digitorum manus, Gaines fibreuses des doigts de la main
Description
The fibrous digital sheaths are the retinacular sheaths on the palmar surface of the fingers that hold the long digital flexor tendons in place during movements of the fingers. Synovial tendon sheaths protect against friction and reduce the wear and tear of the tendons as they pass through these fibrous tunnels.
Latin
Vaginae fibrosae digitorum manus
French
Gaines fibreuses des doigts de la main
