Wrist and Hand Region

Question 1

Damage to the median nerve at the wrist is called what?

Answer 1

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 2

Damage to the ulnar nerve at the wrist is called what?

Answer 2

Ulnar Tunnel (aka Guyon’s canal)

Question 3

Rheumatoid arthritis at the hand/wrist causes what 5 deformities?

Answer 3

• Volar subluxation of the triquetrum on the articular disk and ulna
• Ulnar drift of the fingers and volar subluxation of the proximal phalanx
• Swan-neck deformity
• Boutonniere deformity
• Zigzag deformity of the thumb

Question 4

What are the 5 finger positions for tendon gliding?

Answer 4

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