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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Sections of forearm and hand

Sagittal section of right middle finger, medial view

Image #111-6

KEYWORDS: Fascia ligaments and tendons, Hand and fingers, Muscles and tendons, Vasculature.

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Sections of forearm and hand
Sagittal section of right middle finger, medial view
1 . Flexor digitorum superficialis (tendon cut off in synovial sheath)
2 . Phalanx I
3 . Common extensor digitorum muscle (insertion of tendon into base of second phalanx)
4 . Flexor digitorum superficialis (insertion of tendon into shaft of second phalanx)
5 . Phalanx II
6 . Common extensor digitorum muscle (insertion of tendon into base of terminal phalanx)
7 . Digital joint (distal interphalangeal joint)
8 . Hidden margin of nail
9 . Vallum of nail
10 . Body of nail (stratum corneum)
11 . Body of nail (stratum germinativum)
12 . Free margin of nail
13 . Matrix of nail
14 . Phalanx I
15 . Flexor digitorum profundus muscle (insertion of tendon into third phalanx)
16 . Anterior accessory ligament
17 . Flexor digitorum profundus muscle (tendon cut off in synovial sheath)
18 . Anterior accessory ligament
19 . Vinculum longum (cut off)
20 . Corium (dermis)
21 . Epidermis (stratum germinativum)
22 . Epidermis (stratum corneum)
23 . Tendon of digital sheath (internal surface)