Median Nerve Pathway

Question 1

Where does the Median nerve pathway originate (exit SC)?

2

Answer 1

VIA BRACHIAL PLEXUS
from
SPINAL ROOTS C5 - T1

Question 2

Name the complete list of where the Median nerve travels?

6

Answer 2

1. OVER 1ST RIB
2. UNDER PEC MINOR
3. ALONG MEDIAL SIDE OF ARM
   (between BRACHIALIS and BICEPS BRACHII)
4. UNDER PRONATOR TERES
5. ALONG ANTERIOR FOREARM
6. THROUGH CARPAL TUNNEL

Question 3

Name the first 3 steps of where the Median nerve travels?

Answer 3

1. OVER 1ST RIB
2. UNDER PEC MINOR
3. ALONG MEDIAL SIDE OF ARM
   (between BRACHIALIS and BICEPS BRACHII)

Question 4

Name the final 3 steps of where the Median nerve travels?

Answer 4

4. UNDER PRONATOR TERES
5. ALONG ANTERIOR FOREARM
6. THROUGH CARPAL TUNNEL

Question 5

What does the Median nerve innervate?

2

Answer 5

PALMER SURFACE OF PALM
+
LATERAL 3 1/2 DIGITS

Question 6

List 3 common entrapment sites for the Median N?

Answer 6

THORACIC OUTLET
\+
PRONATOR TERES
\+
CARPAL TUNNEL