110 Flashcards
1
Q
What deepens when the metacarpophalangeal joints are flexed?
A
The transverse palmar creases.
2
Q
What is the “life line” in palmistry, and what forms it?
A
The radial longitudinal crease, formed by the short muscles of the thumb.
3
Q
Where does the proximal (transverse) palmar crease start and extend?
A
It starts on the lateral border of the palm, extending medially and slightly proximally across the palm.
4
Q
Where does the distal (transverse) palmar crease begin?
A
Near the cleft between the index and middle fingers, crossing the palm with a slight convexity.
5
Q
What spinal nerves provide sensory fibers to the hand, and which dermatomes do they correspond to?
A
Spinal nerves C6-C8 provide sensory fibers to the hand, which correspond to the C6-C8 dermatomes
