Skin Feeling Supplied by the Median Nerve

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Areas of skin feeling supplied by the median nerve

The median nerve supplies feeling to the skin of the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and half of the ring finger.

Current as of: August 25, 2022

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine

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