Palms
Palms (Anatomy)
Palms (/pɑːmz/), also known as the palmar surface, are the inner parts of the hands extending from the wrist to the base of the fingers.
Etymology
The term "palm" comes from the Latin word palma, which originally referred to the broad, flat inner surface of the hand. This term was later adopted into Old English as plæme or plæm, and eventually evolved into the modern English word "palm".
Anatomy
The palm is made up of five metacarpal bones, which are connected to the wrist at one end and the fingers at the other. The skin of the palm is thick and hairless, with numerous sweat glands. The palm also contains a complex network of nerves and blood vessels, which provide sensation and nourishment to the hand.
Related Terms
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs through the palm, is compressed or squeezed at the wrist.
- Metacarpal Bones: The five long bones in the hand that are located within the palm.
- Palmistry: The practice of interpreting a person's character or predicting their future by examining the lines and other features of the hand, particularly the palm.
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