Upper limb anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What nerve is affected in carpal tunnel syndrome
A
Median
2
Q
What is the cause of a winged scapula?
A
Damage to the serratus anterior
3
Q
What are the signs of ulnar nerve damage?
A
+ve fromments sign
Claw fingers
4
Q
What is the sign of radial nerve damage?
A
Wrist drop
5
Q
What is Erb’s palsy?
A
Loss of sensation Arm hangs by side Medially rotated Forearm extension and pronation Unable to flex elbow
Paralysis of biceps, deltoid and brachialis
6
Q
What is the most common cause of Erb’s palsy?
A
Shoulder dystocia during childbirth
7
Q
What nerves are affected in Erb’s palsy?
A
C5-6
Musculocutaneous, axillary, suprascapular
