title: Functional anatomy of the hand.
abstract: The emphasis of this review is on anatomy as related to function of the hand. We have described all aspects of functional anatomy from the skin to the skeletal framework. This article provides a concise overview of the hand and intricacies.
authors.affiliation: Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Micro Surgery, University of Louisville, School of Medicine, Kentucky.
authors.forename: P P
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Belliappa
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Scheker
mesh_terms: D006225:Hand / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation / Q000502:physiology*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired; D006801:Humans; D009068:Movement; D009132:Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology