Ulnar nerve anatomy

Hand Clin. 2007 Aug;23(3):283-9, v. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2007.05.001.

Abstract

The anatomy of the ulnar nerve is described from its origin at the brachial plexus to its termination in the hand and digits. The critical anatomy surrounding the cubital tunnel and Guyon canal is emphasized, and clinically relevant anatomic variations, muscle anomalies, and peripheral nerve anastomoses are described.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Ulnar Nerve / anatomy & histology*
  • Upper Extremity / innervation*