Hand injuries are a common presentation to general practice and optimal hand function is essential for good quality of life. This article outlines an approach to the initial assessment of hand injuries, explains the principles of management and provides an overview of common hand injuries.
Connective tissue is present in all muscles as fascia. Enclosing each muscle is a layer of connective tissue known as the epimysium; enclosing each fascicle is a layer called the perimysium, and enclosing each muscle fiber is a layer of connective tissue called the endomysium.
Each bundle of muscle, called fasciculus, is surrounded by the perimysium. Each muscle cell within the fasciculus is protected by more connective tissue called endomysium. Ad. Each skeletal muscle is attached to a bone on one end, stretching across a joint and is attached to the end of another bone. They are held onto the bone with tendons that work and move along with the skeletal muscle and bone when we move certain areas of our body.