Mucous sheaths on back of wrist

The mucous sheaths of the tendons on the back of the wrist are protective coverings for tendons in the wrist. Between the dorsal carpal ligament and the bones six compartments are formed for the passage of tendons, each compartment having a separate mucous sheath. One is found in each of the following positions: The sheaths lining these compartments extends from above the dorsal carpal ligament.

Mucous sheaths on back of wrist

The mucous sheaths of the tendons on the back of the wrist are protective coverings for tendons in the wrist. Between the dorsal carpal ligament and the bones six compartments are formed for the passage of tendons, each compartment having a separate mucous sheath. One is found in each of the following positions: The sheaths lining these compartments extends from above the dorsal carpal ligament.