Palmaris brevis

Definition

The Palmaris brevis is a thin, quadrilateral muscle, placed beneath the integument of the ulnar side of the hand. It arises by tendinous fasciculi from the transverse carpal ligament and palmar aponeurosis; the fleshy fibers are inserted into the skin on the ulnar border of the palm of the hand. The muscle is innervated by the superficial branch of the ulnar nerve, containing fibers from the eighth cervical and first thoracic nerves.

Also known as musculus palmaris brevis, palmaris brevis muscle — per UBERON

The Palmaris brevis is a part of the Muscular.

Also identified as

• SCTID 181650004 per UBERON