Medical Definition of Palmar branch of median nerve
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Branch of median nerve arising proximal to flexor retinaculum and running superficial to it to supply skin of proximal central palm and thenar eminence. Since it does not traverse carpal tunnel, it is not affected by carpal tunnel syndrome, even though it supplies skin distal to carpal tunnel.
Synonym: ramus palmaris nervi mediani.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Palmar Branch Of Median Nerve
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