Musculus palmaris profundus

Palmaris

profundus, an anatomical variant in the flexor compartment of forearm

Median Nerve

Traction Caused by Palmaris Profundus Muscle: A Case Report: Ultrasound examination of the median nerve after readmission. Ultrasound of the median nerve of the left hand in longitudinal orientation (A). A sickle-shaped formation on top of the nerve is seen [hyperechogenic signal (arrow), creating a hypoechogenic shadow (B), approximately 1-cm long]. A small hematoma (C) distally from the obstructive structure is observable. Picture by G. Metzger.