Median Nerve injury Flashcards
1
Q
How is the median nerve formed?
A
Union of a lateral and medial root
2
Q
What nerves make up the lateral root?
A
C5,C6,C7
3
Q
What nerves make up the medial roots?
A
C8 and T1
4
Q
What sensation of the hand is supplied by the median nerve?
A
Thumb and lateral 2 ½ fingers
5
Q
What can occur if the median nerve is damaged at the wrist?
A
Carpal tunnel syndrome
6
Q
What can occur if the median nerve is damaged at the elbow?w
A
unable to pronate forearm
weak wrist flexion
ulnar deviation of wrist
