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  1. Fascias of the upper extremity
    1. Clavipectoral fascia
      details - attached to the inferior surface of the clavicle and splits to surround the subclavius & pectoralis minor m.
    2. Brachial fascia
      1. Medial intermuscular septum
      2. Lateral intermuscular septum
    3. Antebrachial fascia
      1. Extensor retinaculum
        details - from the anterior surface of the distal radius to the triquetral & pisiform
      2. Flexor retinaculum
        details - from the pisiform & hook of the hamate to the scaphoid & trapezium splitting around the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis
    4. Palmar aponeurosis
      details - continuous with the tendon of the palmaris longus & flexor retinaculum
    5. Axillary sheath
      details - surrounds the axillary artery & vein and the cords of the brachial plexus; continuous with the prevertebral fascia of the neck

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