This document provides an overview of hand anatomy including:
- Naming the bones, joints, tendons, nerves and skin landmarks of the hand and wrist.
- It describes flexor tendon zones, extensor compartments, and pulley system anatomy.
- Conditions that require emergency referral are discussed, such as bleeding, amputation, replantation, compartment syndrome, infections, and high pressure injection injuries. Proper management of these conditions focuses on rapid assessment and treatment to prevent further tissue damage.