Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

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

Higher resolution images are available for a fee. Contact Drew Bourn, PhD, MLIS.

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)