Author: A. Chandrasekhar, MD

Consultant: M. Kelly, MD, M. Massa, MD
and M. Merchut, MD

Inspect and palpate the palmar and dorsal surface of hands.

Note the color of palmar and dorsal surface of hand.
Observe the thenar, hypothenar eminence and the interphalangeal space . Note the bulk of the related muscles.
Compare both sides.
Pinch the skin in dorsum of hand to assess the thickness.
Feel the hands for moisture and temperature and texture.