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Włoch, RenataWłoch, RenataKomendant-Brodowska, Agat

The Blood Supply of the Flexor Retinaculum

The anatomical details of the vascularization of the flexor retinaculum of the hand have been studied. The principal sources of blood supply were revealed by means of coloured latex injection and trans-clarification by the Spalteholz method. Micro-dissection demonstrated the existence of two networks, superficial and deep; the superficial network is formed by branches of the ulnar artery and the deep network by branches of the palmar superficial arch. These observations could have practical significance with regard to the site of incision in carpal tunnel operations. </jats:p

Blood supply of the digital sheath

One hundred upper extremities from fresh human cadavers aged 20 to 80 years were injected with coloured latex or Indian ink and gelatin. Under the dissecting microscope two main and one occasional source of vascularization of the digital sheath were identified. Originating from the digitopalmar arches, from the proper palmar digital arteries and occasionally from the arcus palmaris superficialis, a complex arterial system supplies the various parts of the digital sheath. The best vascularized area is the floor of the sheath, while the pulleys and the palmar surface of the sheath are less well vascularized. These data may be of interest to those involved in reconstruction of the tendons of the digital flexor muscles

Intersynovial Communication between the Tendon Sheaths of the Extensor Pollicis Longus and Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Muscles

A communication was found between the synovial sheaths of the extensor pollicis longus and the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendons. The opening was at the level of the proximal row of carpal bones and permits passage of synovial fluid between the sheaths of these muscles. </jats:p