Peripheral Neuropathy of UE (Lecture #16) Flashcards
motor functions of radial nerve
forearm, wrist, and hand extension
supination
radial abd of thumb
reflexes associated with radial nerve
triceps
brachioradialis
cutaneous distribution of radial nerve
radiates down posterior aspect of UE
how radial nerve is commonly injured
crutch palsy
saturday night palsy
handcuff syndrome
humerous fx
motor functions of median nerve
all other thumb movements not accounted for by ulnar/radial
wrist flexion
pronation
flexion of digits 2,3
sensory dist of median n
lateral palmar surface and dorsum of digits 2,3
ways median N is injured
honeymooners palsy
pronator teres syndrome
carpal tunnel syndrome
motor functions of ulnar nerve
wrist flexion and adduction
flexion of digits 4,5
intrinsic hand muscles
sensory dist of ulnar nerve
lateral side of hand
ways ulnar nerve is injured
cubital tunnel syndrome
cyclist’s hand (tunnel of guyon)