Palmar cutaneous branch

• Palmar cutaneous branch:

  1. Arises from the median nerve in the distal 1/3 of the forearm
  2. Runs superficially down the forearm and passes over the flexor retinaculum to enter the palm

  A) Palmar cutaneous branch

  
• Palmar cutaneous branch - Motor Supply:

  • None

  A) Palmar cutaneous branch

  
• Palmar cutaneous branch - Sensory Supply:

  • Skin on lateral side of palm and thenar eminence

  A) Palmar cutaneous branch