Anatomy
Tendons
Tendons are tough cords that connect muscles in the forearm to the bones of the hand. They glide through tunnels (sheaths) every time you bend or straighten a finger.
Key structures
- flexor tendons
- extensor tendons
- pulleys
Related conditions
Sources
- Tendon injuries of the hand — American Society for Surgery of the Hand(accessed 2026-04-21)
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