title: The microvascular anatomy of the distal digital extensor tendon.
abstract: The circulation of six hands from four human cadavers was washed out, the hand then being injected with contrast material to provide 24 fingers for analysis under the dissecting and light microscopes. The microvascular anatomy of the distal part of the extensor tendon was outlined and is described, with particular emphasis on the fine vessels within the tendon and on the tendon surface. An area of deficient blood supply was shown within the tendon which may have implications in the aetiology and treatment of mallet finger.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Sheffield.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Warren
authors.forename: N R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Kay
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Norris
mesh_terms: D002102:Cadaver; D004396:Coloring Agents; D005384:Finger Joint; D005385:Fingers / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D008833:Microcirculation / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013710:Tendons / Q000098:blood supply*
chemical_list: D004396:Coloring Agents