Glossary Anatomy
Palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve (PCBMN)
Polski: Gałąź dłoniowa skórna nerwu pośrodkowego (PCBMN) Czytaj po polsku →
Also known as PCBMN palmar cutaneous nerve gałąź skórna dłoniowa ramus palmaris cutaneus nervi mediani
Sensory branch arising from the median nerve 4–6 cm proximal to the wrist crease, running superficial to the flexor retinaculum to supply the skin of the thenar eminence. Injury produces a tender neuroma or numb patch at the thenar base.