Susceptibility of nerves to damage Flashcards
1
Q
List situations where nerves are susceptible to damage.
A
- If it is superficial.
- Passes close to a joint.
- Passes far from a joint.
- Passes through a muscle.
- Passes through a bony opening.
- Lies on a bone.
2
Q
Why might a nerve be at risk of damage if it passes close to a joint?
A
If the joint dislocates it could damage the nerve.
3
Q
Why might a nerve be at risk of damage if it passes far from a joint?
A
When the joint is moved the nerve could be stretched or torn.
4
Q
Why might a nerve be at risk of damage if it passes through a muscle?
A
The contraction of a muscle could compress the nerve.
5
Q
Why might a nerve be at risk of damage if it passes through a bony feature?
A
The nerve could become impinged.
6
Q
Why might a nerve be at risk of damage if it lies on a bone?
A
If a bone breaks, the sharp edges of the bone could cut the nerve.
