Nerves of the hand


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Nerves of the hand


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The main nerves of the hand are the radial nerve, the median nerve, and the ulnar nerve. Each nerve gives movement and feeling to different areas of the hand.

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Primary Medical Reviewer William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Last Updated November 13, 2008

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