Peripheral Nerve Injuries NPTE
Match the Following possible foot deformities/ conditions with the nerve damaged: (more than one is an option) A. Deep peroneal nerve B. Superficial peroneal nerve 1. foot drop 2. Equionovarus 3. pes valgus
A. Deep peroneal nerve: 1&3 B. Superficial peroneal nerve: 2
Your patient presents with weakness flexing the thigh and extending the knee due to femoral nerve damage. Which of the following parts of the gait cycle would be MOST affected? A. Loading response B. Midstance C. Terminal Stance D. Terminal swing
A. Loading response Gait and WBing disturbances: unable to control knee flexion during LR or hip flexion to initiate swing
Your patient reports he is having numbness over his heel. Which sensory branch of the sensory nerve is most likely damaged? A. Medial Calcaneal Branches B. Medial plantar nerve C. Lateral plantar nerve D. Common peroneal nerve
A. Medial Calcaneal Branches Medial Calcaneal Branches-Supplies skin over heel Medial Plantar Nerve-Supplies skin on medial side of sole Lateral Plantar Nerve-Supplies skin on lateral side of sole
Damage to the upper & lower subscapular nerve would result in the following: A. Weak IR, horizontal ABD, and extension of shoulder B. Weak ADD, IR, and extension of shoulder C. Weak ABD, ER, and flexion of shoulder D. Weak ER, ADD, and flexion of the shoulder
B. Weak ADD, IR, and extension of shoulder Lower subscapular n supplies Teres major (shoulder IR, extension, and add) Upper and lower supply subscapularis (shoulder IR (in neutral) and add)
Damage to the superior gluteal nerve would result in the following: A. Weak adduction, IR and extension of the hip B. Weak abduction and ER of hip and knee flexion C. Weak abduction, IR, and flexion of the hip D. Weak adduction and ER of the hip and knee extension
C. Weak abduction, IR, and flexion of the hip Supplies the Glut min (abd and IR), glut med (Abd and IR), and TFL (flexion, abduction, and IR of hip)
Your patient presents with numbness or paresthesia in digits 1-3 (radial half of 4) that frequently awakens pt at night. The pain occassionally radiates up to shoulder and is exacerbated by use of hands. The patient reports recent increase in dropping objects. Examination reveals diminished 2 pt. discrimination, +Phalens and + tinel's sign. What condition might your patient have?
Carpal Tunnel syndrome
Damage to the medial pectoral nerve would result in the following: A. Weak scapular retraction and depression B. Weak scapular medial rotation, protraction, and depression C. Weak scapular lateral rotation, retraction, and depression D. Weak scapular lateral rotation, protraction, and depression
B. Weak scapular medial rotation, protraction, and depression Suplies Pec minor (Downward rotation, depression, and protraction)
List 9 muscles innervated by the radial nerve.
ECRL ECRB ECU ED EDM EPL EPB EI ABD Pollicis longus FYI: Brachioradialis, Anconeus, and supinator
The femoral nerve passes through the ____________ __________ along with the femoral artery. Nerve roots: __-__
Nerve Root: L2-L4 Passes through Femoral Triangle along with Femoral Artery
What muscles are innervated by the superficial peroneal nerve? (2)
Nerve Roots: L4-S2 Peroneus Longus Action: Plantarflexion, eversion Peroneus Brevis Action: Plantarflexion, eversion
The common peroneal nerve originates from the ___________ nerve at __________ ________ and bifurcates just below the neck of the fibula into ___________ and ______ peroneal nerves Nerve roots: ___-____
Nerve Roots: L4-S2 Originates from Sciatic Nerve at Popliteal Fossa Bifurcates just below the neck of the fibula into: Superficial peroneal Deep peroneal nerves
Nerve to obturator internus Nerve roots: ___-___ If the nerve to obturator internus was damaged, which of the following would present? A. Weak hip flexion B. Weak hip lateral rotation C. Weak hip medial rotation D. Weak hip extension
Nerve to obturator internus Nerve roots: L5-S2 B. Weak hip lateral rotation
Nerve to quadratus femoris Nerve roots: ___-___ If the nerve to the quadratus femoris was damaged, which of the following would present? A. Weak hip flexion B. Weak hip lateral rotation C. Weak hip medial rotation D. Weak hip extension
Nerve to quadratus femoris Nerve roots: L4-S1 Motor supply: Gemellus inferior and quadratus femoris (LR hip) B. Weak hip lateral rotation
What muscles are supplied by the lateral plantar nerve? (6)
Plantar Interossei Actions: Adduction of 3-5 toes, Flexion at MTP joints Dorsal Interossei Actions: Abduction of 2-4 toes, Flexion at MTP joints Quadratus plantae Actions: Flexion of toes Abductor Digiti Minimi Actions: 5th Toe abduction and flexion Lumbricals 2,3,4 Actions: MTP flexion, IP extension Adductor Hallucis Action: Adduction of great toe
Radial nerve compression at the Arcade of Frohse is referred to as?
Posterior interosseous nerve syndrome
The posterior division of the obturator nerve supplies (what 2 muscles)? The anterior division of the obturator nerve supplies (What 3 muscles)?
Posterior: adductor magnus and obturator externus Anterior: adductor longus, & brevis and gracilis
List the 11 muscles innervated by the median nerve.
Pronator teres Pronator quadratus FDP FDS Opponens pollicis Flexor pollicis longus Flexor pollicis brevis Abductor pollicis brevis Lumbricals 1,2 Palmaris longus
Your patient presents with anteromedial forearm pain and reports a feeling of heaviness in the forearm. Upon examination the patient has sensory loss in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd digits on palmar aspect of hand and decreased wrist flexion strength. What condition might your patient have?
Pronator teres syndrome Anteromedial forearm pain, "heaviness" · Pain, paresthesia in median nerve distribution of hand · Sensory loss · Strength loss Pronator teres - loss of strength at 90° FLEX
Radial nerve compression that presents similar to lateral epicondylitis and results in pain 1/2 down arm and beneath supinator muscle is known as?
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
List the muscles that depress the scapula (5)
Serratus anterior pec major pec minor Lower trap lat dorsi
List the muscles that protract the scapula (4)
Serratus anterior pec major pec minor lat dorsi
The axillary nerve is a branch of the ___________ ______ of brachial plexus.
The axillary nerve is a branch of the Posterior cord of the brachial plexus.
The obturator nerve enters the thigh by passing through the ________ canal and bifurcates into the ___________ and ___________ divisions. Nerve roots: ___-___
The obturator nerve enters the thigh by passing through the obturator canal and bifurcates into the anterior and posterior divisions. Nerve roots: L2-L4
The piriformis is innervated by the ventral rami and nerve roots ___-____. The piriformis _________ and ________ _______ the hip.
The piriformis is innervated by the ventral rami and nerve roots S1-S2. The piriformis Abducts and laterally rotates the hip.`
The radial nerve is a branch of the ___________ _______ of the brachial plexus. Radial nerve roots: ___-___
The radial nerve is a branch of the Posterior cord of the brachial plexus. C5-T1
The ulnar nerve is a branch of the __________ _______ of the brachial plexus.
The ulnar nerve is a branch of the medial cord of the brachial plexus.
What nerve passes behind the medial epicondyle, pierces the flexor carpi ulnaris to enter the forearm, is superficial to the flexor retinalculum and enters the hand via the guyons canal.
Ulnar nerve
What muscles are innervated by the musculocutaneous nerve? (3)
biceps, brachialis, coracobrachialis
Your patient presents with foot slap during the loading response and demonstrates a high steppage gait pattern to clear the toes. What nerve is most likely damaged?
common peroneal nerve (most likely the deep peroneal nerve since it causes foot drop)
What is the muscle action of the subclavius and what nerve supplies it?
depress and stabilize clavicle subclavius nerve
The lateral pectoral nerve is a branch of the __________ _______ of the brachial plexus. Nerve roots: ___-____
lateral cord C5-C7
The musculocutaneous nerve is a branch of the _____________ _______ of brachial plexus. Nerve root supply: ___-___
lateral cord C5-C7
List the muscles that medially rotate the scapula (3)
levator scap rhomboids pec minor
The median nerve: Is formed from the ________ and _________ cord of the brachial plexus Nerve roots are ___-____ Descends lateral to the ____________ _________. Enters the forearm b/w two heads of the _____________ _______ muscle Enters the hand via __________ __________
medial and lateral C5-T1 brachial artery pronator teres carpal tunnel
Foot deformities such as pes cavus and claw toes; foot strain, and painful heal could all be caused from damage to what nerves?
medial and lateral plantar nerves (branches of the tibial nerve)
The media pectoral nerve is a branch of the __________ ______ of the brachial plexus. Nerve roots: _____-_____
medial cord C8-T1
The dorsal scapular nerve is a branch from a root of brachial plexus. Nerve root: ____
nerve root: C5
The subscapular nerve is a branch of the ____________ ______ of the brachial plexus. Nerve roots: ___-___
posterior cord C5-C6
The thoracodorsal nerve is a branch of the _________ ______ of the brachial plexus. Nerve roots: _____-_____
posterior cord C6-C8
What nerve is compressed or irritated in tarsal tunnel syndrome?
posterior tibial nerve
List the muscles that laterally rotate the scapula (2)
serratus anterior trapezius (upper and lower fibers)
The suprascapular nerve arises from the __________ _______ of the brachial plexus. Nerve roots: ____-____
superior trunk C5-C6
What muscles are innervated by the spinal accessory nerve (CNXI)
trapezius SCM
List the muscles that retract the scapula (2)
trapezius, rhomboids
List the muscles that elevate the scapula (3)
upper trap levator scap rhomboids
The subclavian nerve is a branch of the _________ ________ of the brachial plexus. Nerve roots: ___-____
upper trunk C5-C6
Pop Quiz What is the CPR (all = Sp .99) for CTS? (5 items)
1. Do your symptoms feel better when you shake your hands? 2. Wrist-ratio index > 0.67 3. Symptom Severity Score > 1.9 4. Reduced Median Sensory field of 1st digit (paperclip) 5. Age > 45 years
How long is the wrist typically immobilized after ulnar tunnel release?
3-5 days
Which of the following muscles laterally rotate the flexed knee in a non WBing position? A. Biceps femoris B. Semitendinosus C. Semimembranosus D. Adductor magnus
A. Biceps femoris (Action: Knee flexion, hip extension, lateral rotation of flexed leg in non-weight-bearing) Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus (Knee flexion, hip extension, medial rotation of flexed leg in non-weight-bearing_ Adductor magnus (Hip adduction, extension, medial rotation)
After examining your patient, your findings suggest the patient has Guyon's Tunnel syndrome. As an intervention you would like to perform nerve glides. Which of the following would be the proper nerve mobilization technique? A. Move the patient's wrist into extension and radial deviation, then apply overpressure stretch into extension against the ring and little finger B. Move the patient's wrist into flexion and radial deviation, then apply overpressure stretch into flexion against the ring and little finger C. Move the patient's wrist into extension and ulnar deviation, then apply overpressure stretch into extension against the ring and little finger D. Move the patient's wrist into flexion and ulnar deviation, then apply overpressure stretch into flexion against the ring and little finger
A. Move the patient's wrist into extension and radial deviation, then apply overpressure stretch into extension against the ring and little finger Forearm pronation and elbow flexion should be included to move the nerve in a proximal direction
Your patient presents with sensory loss in the medial half of the palm and dorsal aspect of medial two and a half fingers. What nerve would result in this sensory loss? A. Palmar cutaneous branch and dorsal cutaneous branch of ulnar nerve B. Superficial radial nerve C. Superficial branch of the ulnar nerve D. Palmar cutaneous branch and superficial branch of the ulnar nerve
A. Palmar cutaneous branch and dorsal cutaneous branch of ulnar nerve C. Superficial branch of the ulnar nerve- supplies 1/2 of 4th and 5th digit (palmar side)
Your patient presents with atrophy in the calf and an inability to plantar flex the ankle or flex the toes. Where would the patient have the most difficulty in gait? A. Terminal stance B. Mid stance C. Terminal swing D. IC
A. Terminal stance
Damage to the dorsal scapular nerve would result in the following: A. Weak scapular downward rotation, retraction, and scapular elevation B. Weak scapular upward rotation, protraction, and scapular depression C. Weak scapular upward rotation, retraction and scapular depression D. Weak scapular elevation and protraction
A. Weak scapular downward rotation, retraction, and scapular elevation Supplies: Rhomboid major & minor (elevate, retract and downward rotation of scap) levator scapulae (elevate and downward rotation of scap also extends neck, ips lateral flexion and rotation)
Damage to the long thoracic nerve would result in the following: A. Weak scapular lateral rotation, protraction, and depression and a winged scapula B. Weak scapular medial rotation, retraction and depression and a winged scapula C. Weak scapular medial rotation, protraction and depression D. Weak scapular lateral rotation, retraction, and depression
A. Weak scapular lateral rotation, protraction, and depression and a winging scapula Supplies serratus anterior (lateral rotation of the scapula, protraction and depression) injury can cause winged scapula (image shows medial scapular winging specifically)
What muscles are supplied by the medial plantar nerve? (5)
Abductor Hallucis-Action: 1st toe FLX, 1st toe ABD Flexor Hallucis Brevis-Action: 1st toe FLX Flexor Digitorum Brevis-Action: 2-4th toe FLX Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis-Action: 5th toe FLX Lumbrical 1-Action: MTP FLX, IP EXT
Your patient presents with difficulty performing shoulder abduction, ER, and horizontal abduction and horizontal adduction. The right shoulder appears to have a "squared" appearance. The patient lacks sensation in anterior and posterior upper arm area near the deltoid and long head of triceps. What nerve might be injured? Name 2 MOI for this nerve. What are the nerve roots for this nerve?
Axillary Nerve Shoulder dislocation Fracture of surgical neck of humerus Motor Supply: Teres minor & Deltoid Sensory Supply: Becomes Upper lateral cutaneous nerve of arm and supplies the skin covering the lower half of deltoid and upper part of long head of triceps. Nerve roots: C5, C6
The long thoracic nerve is a branch from roots of the brachial plexus. Nerve roots: ____-____
C5,C6,C7
List the muscles innervated by the sciatic nerve. (4) Nerve roots: ___-___
Biceps femoris semitendinosus Semimembranosus adductor magnus Nerve roots: L4-S3
Branch from tibial Nerve and common Peroneal nerve forms the ________ nerve which supplies the skin over lower posterolateral leg.
Branch from tibial Nerve and common Peroneal nerve forms the sural nerve which supplies the skin over lower posterolateral leg
The ulnar nerve roots are ____-____
C8-T1
Which of the following statements are true? A. A distal Ulnar n. injury results in difficulty flexing the 4th and 5th digits B. A proximal Ulnar n. injury results in difficulty extending the 4th and 5th digits C. A proximal Ulnar n. injury results in difficulty flexing the 4th and 5th digits D. A distal Ulnar n. injury results in difficulty extending the 3rd and 4th digits
C. A proximal Ulnar n. injury results in difficulty flexing the 4th and 5th digits A distal Ulnar n injury results in difficulty extending the 4th and 5th digits
There are 3 zones where an ulnar nerve entrapment can occur within Guyon's canal. Which of the following would indicate a Zone 2 entrapment? A. Compression occurs proximal to the bifurcation of the nerve resulting in combined motor and sensory loss in the hand B. Compression causes sensory loss to the hypothenar eminence, small finger, and part of the ring finger C. Compression causes loss of motor function in ulnar-innervated muscles in the hand D. Compression causes sensory loss to the thenar eminence and 1st-3rd digits
C. Compression causes loss of motor function in ulnar-innervated muscles in the hand- Zone 2 (just distal to the bifurcation of the nerve) Incorrect: A. Compression occurs proximal to the bifurcation of the nerve resulting in combined motor and sensory loss in the hand - Zone 1 B. Compression causes sensory loss to the hypothenar eminence, small finger, and part of the ring finger- Zone 3 (encompasses the sensory branch)
The SCM muscle action is to: A. flex the neck, CL lateral flexion and rotation B. Extend the neck, CL lateral flexion and rotation C. Neck flexion, Ips lateral flexion, CL rotation D. Neck extension, CL lateral flexion, CL rotation
C. Neck flexion, Ips lateral flexion, CL rotation
Your patient presents with decreased sensation to the skin of the lateral half of the dorsum of the hand, and the lateral two and a half digits including the thumb. What branch of the radial nerve supplies this region? A. Lower lateral Cutaneous nerve B. Posterior cutaneous nerve of the arm C. Superficial Branch nerve D. Posterior cutaneous nerve of the forearm
C. Superficial Branch nerve Incorrect: A. Lower lateral Cutaneous nerve- skin of lower half of lateral side of arm B. Posterior cutaneous nerve of the arm- skin of back of the arm D. Posterior cutaneous nerve of the forearm- skin of back of the forearm
Which of the following would NOT be an indication that your patient should undergo surgical release of the ulnar nerve? A. The patient's symptoms have not improved within 6-12weeks of conservative treatment B. The patient continues to experience progressive paralysis C. The patient has difficulty turning door knobs and opening jars D. The patient has long-standing muscle wasting and clawing of the digits.
C. The patient has difficulty turning door knobs and opening jars If the patient's symptoms have not improved within 6-12weeks of conservative treatment, or if there is progressive paralysis, long-standing muscle wasting and clawing of the digits surgical release is performed.
Damage to the suprascapular nerve would result in the following: A. Weak ER and horizontal ABD of shoulder B. Weak ABD and IR of shoulder C. Weak ABD and ER of shoulder D. Weak ER and shoulder flexion
C. Weak ABD and ER of shoulder Innervates the supraspinatus (abducts shoulder up to 15 deg) and infraspinatus (ER and abduction of shoulder)
Damage to obturator nerve would results in the following: A. Weak hip adduction, flexion, and lateral rotation and atrophy of medial thigh B. Weak hip abduction, extension, and medial rotation and atrophy of lateral thigh C. Weak hip adduction, flexion, and medial rotation and atrophy of medial thigh D. Weak hip abduction, extension, and lateral rotation and atrophy of lateral thigh
C. Weak hip adduction, flexion, and medial rotation and atrophy of medial thigh Supplies: Adductor longus & brevis and Gracilis (all flex hip, add and MR) Obturator externus (hip LR and adduction) Adductor Magnus (hip add, extension, MR)
Damage to the thoracodorsal nerve would result in the following: A. Weak shoulder extension, MR, and abduction B. Weak shoulder extension, ER, and adduction C. Weak shoulder extension, MR, and adduction, and depression and protraction of scapula D. Weak shoulder extension, ER, and abduction, and depression and retraction of scapula
C. Weak shoulder extension, MR, and adduction, and depression and protraction of scapula Supplied lat dorsi (shoulder extension, MR, and adduction and depression and protraction of scapula)
Damage to the lateral pectoral nerve would result in the following: A. weakness in MR and horizontal abd of the shoulder, scapular retraction and depression B. weak shoulder ER and horizontal add, scapular protraction and depression C. weak shoulder MR, add, and horizontal add, and scapular protraction and depression C. weak shoulder ER, add, and horizontal add, and scapular retraction
C. weak shoulder MR, add, and horizontal add, and scapular protraction and depression Supplies: pec major (MR, add, horizontal add, scapular protraction and depression) clavicular fibers (shoulder flexion), sternocostal fibers (shoulder extension)
Your patient presents with inability to abduct digits 2-5, claw hand deformity, medial elbow pain, decreased grip strength, and decreased sensation in dorsal and palmar aspect of 4th and 5th digits. Patient has pain/ parasthesias that is worse at night, + Froment's sign and Wartenburg's sign. What condition might your patient have?
Cubital tunnel syndrome Compression at cubital tunnel at elbow Paralysis of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Flexor Digitorum Profundus (Ulnar half), hypothenar eminence, interossei, and the third and fourth lumbrical muscles All sensations affected Inability to grip paper MOI: · Repetitive use; shortened FCU (most common) · Ulnar nerve subluxation from groove · Elbow synovitis · Cubitus valgus deformity · Trauma, laceration · Repetitive motion; cycle of inflammation; inhibited nerve gliding due to fibrosis then tractions forces during elbow flexion (Anconeus involvement) According to our notes and physiopedia claw hand deformity is possible
The cutaneous branch of the obturator nerve supplies skin of __________ part of ________ thigh
Cutaneous branch of obturator nerve supplies skin of middle part of medial thigh
Your patient presents with weak knee flexion and loss of ankle and foot control affecting all phases of gait. What nerve is most likely involved? A. Femoral B. Obturator C. Nerve roota L2-L5 D. Sciatic
D Sciatic
Which of the following is NOT! a MOI of the obturator nerve? A. difficult labor B. Fracture to pelvis or upper femur C. Pressure from gravid uterus D. Compression from crossing legs
D. Compression from crossing legs MOI: difficult labor, Fracture to pelvis or upper femur, Pressure from gravid uterus, (possibly congenital hip dislocation)
Which of the following muscles innervated by the tibial nerve is considered a deep muscle? A. Soleus B. Gastroc C. Plantaris D. Popliteus
D. Popliteus Superficial muscles: Gastrocnemius -Action: Plantar flexion, Knee flexion Soleus -Action: Plantar flexion Plantaris-Action: Slight Knee flexion, Plantarflexion Deep muscles: Popliteus -Action: Knee flexion, unlocks the knee during initial flexion by laterally rotating femur Tibialis Posterior -Action: Plantarflexion, Inversion Flexor Hallucis Longus -Action: Flexion of great toe, Plantar flexion, Inversion Flexor Digitorum Longus -Action: 2-5 toes flexion, Plantar flexion, Inversion
Your patient presents with pain radiating in posterior thigh and leg, atrophy of posterior thigh, leg, and foot. What nerve is involved and what is the condition? A. Sciatic, piriformis syndrome B. Obturator, piriformis syndrome C. Nerve roota L2-L5, D. Sciatic, sciatica
D. Sciatic, sciatica Sciatica -Herniated disc or bone spur that compresses the Sciatic Nerve and cause radiating pain Piriformis Syndrome-Piriformis spasm or tightness compresses the Sciatic Nerve
Your patient reports numbness in between the 1st and 2nd toes of the foot on the dorsal surface. What nerve might be damaged?
Deep peroneal nerve FYI: Superficial Peroneal Nerve: Dorsum of foot (EXCEPT webbing between 1st& 2nd toes) and anterolateral part of lower leg
List 10 muscles of the forearm that are supplied by the ulnar nerve.
Dorsal interossei Palmar interossei Adductor pollicis Opponens digiti minimi Lumbricals Abductor Digit minimi Flexor pollicis brevis flexor carpi ulnaris FDP (medial half- 4th & 5th digits) Flexor digiti minimi
Your patient reports numbness in the palmar aspect of the hand on the medial side, difficulty extending 4th and 5th digit PIPs and DIPs, hyperextension at 4th and 5th MCPJs, and has a h/o rheumatoid arthritis. Froment's sign is positive. What condition might your patient have?
Guyon's Canal syndrome -Sensory changes and progressive weakness of muscles innervated distal to the site MOI: Ulnar nerve entrapment in Guyon's canal (pisohamate canal) Ganglion > trauma, RA Bicyclist, racquet sports, wheelchair athletes
List the muscles supplied by the femoral nerve. (7)
Iliacus (hip flexion) Pectineus (hip flexion, add, MR) Sartorius (hip flexion, abduction, LR, knee flexion) Rectus femoris (hip flexion, knee extension) Vastus med/intermedius/ lateralis (knee extension)
The tibial nerve is the terminal branch of the sciatic nerve. It divides into the _______ and _________ _________ nerves. Nerve Roots: ___-___
It divides into the medial and lateral plantar nerves. Nerve Roots: L4-S3
What are the nerve roots for the superior gluteal nerve?
L4-S1
What muscles are innervated by the deep peroneal nerve? (5) Nerve roots: __-__
L4-S1 Tibialis Anterior-Dorsiflexion, inversion Extensor Hallucis Longus Action: 1st toe extension, Ankle dorsiflexion, inversion Extensor Digitorum Longus Action: Toe extension, Ankle dorsiflexion, eversion Extensor Digitorum Brevis Action: Toes extension Peroneus Tertius Action: Ankle dorsiflexion, eversion
What are the nerve roots for the inferior gluteal nerve? What muscle is innervated by this nerve and what is its action?
L5-S2 Glut max- hip extension, also ER and abduction
Your patient reports decreased sensation on the lateral side of forearm. What nerve is damaged?
Lateral cutaneous nerve of forearm- sensory supply of musculocutaneous nerve
Your patient presents with decreased sensation on the medial side of the lower two thirds of thigh. Which branch of the femoral nerve supplies this area?
Medial cutaneous nerve of thigh (Branch of anterior division of femoral nerve) FYI: Intermediate cutaneous nerve of thigh Branch of anterior division of femoral nerve. Supplies the skin on front of thigh Saphenous Nerve-Branch of posterior division of femoral nerve. Supplies the skin on the medial side of leg
An Ape hand deformity is the result of damage to?
Median nerve- median nerve palsy
Your patient reports numbness in the skin of the lateral two-thirds of palm and dorsal tips of 1st-3rd digits, palmar skin of lateral 3 and half fingers. What nerve damage would result in this sensory loss?
Median nerve- palmar cutaneous branch and palmar digital branches