Dorsal surfaces of digits of hand
Facies dorsales digitorum manus
- Latin synonym: Regiones dorsales digitorum manus
- Related terms: Dorsal surfaces of fingers
Definition
The dorsal surfaces of the digits of the hand are defined as the anatomical regions on the posterior (back) aspect of the fingers, extending from the dorsal base of each digit (proximal phalanx) to the dorsal tip (distal phalanx), including the nail bed and the skin overlying the extensor tendons. This surface is distinct from the palmar (volar) aspect, which faces the palm.
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