Neurology of upper limb Flashcards
1
Q
What nerves control abduction of the arm
A
C5
2
Q
What nerves control flexion of fingers
A
C7/8
3
Q
What nerves control abduction/adduction of fingers
A
T1
4
Q
What nerves control flexion of elbow?
A
C5/6
5
Q
What nevers control extension of elbow?
A
C6-8
6
Q
Where does the dorsal scapular nerve pierce?
A
middle scalene
7
Q
What nerve pierces the middle scalene?
A
dorsal scapular
8
Q
Winged scapula is caused by damage to what nerve?
A
Long thoracic nerve
9
Q
What is caused by damaging the long thoracic nerve?
A
Winged scapula
10
Q
What nerve gives rise to the lateral brachial cutaneous nerve?
A
Axillary nerve, exits axilla through quadrangular space w/ posterior circumflex humeral artery
