The arachnoid mater covering the brain is referred to as the arachnoidea encephali, and the portion covering the spinal cord as the arachnoidea spinalis.. The arachnoid and pia mater are sometimes considered as a single structure, the leptomeninx, or the plural version, leptomeninges. (Lepto- from the Greek root meaning thin). Similarly, the dura in this situation is called the pachymeninx.
Sweaty Hands Excessively sweaty hands are caused by the condition known as hyperhidrosis. Palmer (palm of the hand) hyperhidrosis is caused by a hyperactive sympathetic nervous system causing sweat glands in the hands to produce an excessive quantity of sweat.
Possible Causes. 1  Carpel Tunnel Syndrome â If you have carpel tunnel syndrome, there is a nerve that is nicked in your wrist that passes through your carpel tunnel. 2  This is commonly done to help relieve pressure associated with the median nerve. 3  In doing so, it often leads to twitching of the thumb or index finger. Side Effects â Certain drugs such as diuretics, corticosteroids and estrogen are often causes of twitching in your fingers. 2  Caffeine â It is reported that too much caffeine or withdrawals of caffeine can cause muscle twitching. 3  This includes coffee, soda and chocolate.