NERVES OF THE HAND Flashcards
1
Q
what are the nerves of the hand?
A
- median nerve
- ulnar nerve
- radial nerve
2
Q
what is the carpal tunnel?
A
passageway for FDS, FDP, FPL, and median nerve
deep to flexor retinaculum
between scaphoid and trapezium
3
Q
what area does the ulnar nerve supply?
A
medial half of dorsum of hand
5th finger
medial half of 4th finger
4
Q
which nerve doesn’t supply any hand muscles and is entirely sensory?
A
radial nerve
5
Q
what muscles does the median nerve supply?
A
2.5 thenar muscles, 1st and 2nd lumbricals
