thenar space


lat·er·al cen·tral pal·mar space

the more lateral (radial) of the central palmar spaces, bounded laterally by the thenar compartment; related distally to the synovial tendon sheath of the index finger and proximally to the common flexor sheath. Synonym(s): lateral midpalmar space, thenar space

thenar space

A deep fascial space in the hand lying anterior to the adductor pollicis muscle.See also: space