PALMAR APONEUROSIS
\pˈɑːməɹ ɐpˌə͡ʊnjuːɹˈə͡ʊsɪs], \pˈɑːməɹ ɐpˌəʊnjuːɹˈəʊsɪs], \p_ˈɑː_m_ə_ɹ ɐ_p_ˌəʊ_n_j_uː_ɹ_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
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A strong triangular aponeurosis, which arises from the inferior tendon of the palmaris brevis, and the anterior annular ligament of the carpus. It covers the whole palm of the hand, and adheres, somewhat strongly, to the skin of the part. The palmar ligaments are small, very numerous, fibrous fasciae, which unite the different bones of the carpus and metacarpus.
By Robley Dunglison
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