Cutaneous ligaments of the human hand.

A topographical study concerning the cutaneous ligaments of adult as well as human fetal hands was performed. In order to be able to preserve the cutaneous ligaments in their entirety two different methods, a careful dissection and a new histological technique, have been employed. The results of these methods are compared and the detailed topography of the different cutaneous ligaments is clarified. In addition to topographical details, the functional co-operation of the ligaments especially in regard to their clinical relevance is reported.