100 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the location of the superficial palmar arch in relation to the thumb?
A
It lies across the center of the palm, level with the distal border of the extended thumb.
2
Q
Where is the deep palmar arch located relative to the superficial palmar arch?
A
Approximately 1 cm proximal to the superficial palmar arch.
3
Q
What do the flexion creases on the palm help locate?
A
They help locate palmar wounds and underlying structures.
4
Q
What does the distal wrist crease indicate?
A
The proximal border of the flexor retinaculum.
5
Q
What deepens when the thumb is opposed?
A
The longitudinal palmar creases.
