Upper Limb

Flexor Retinaculum Of The Hand Question: Enumerate the structures passing deep to the flexor retinaculum/carpal tunnel. Answer. "Importance of studying the flexor retinaculum for medical students: Questions explained" The structures passing deep to the flexor retinaculum are Median nerve Four tendons of the flexor digitorum superficialis Four tendons of the … [Read more...] about Flexor Retinaculum Of The Hand

Anterior Compartment Of The Forearm Question 1. Enumerate the superficial muscles on the front of the forearm. Answer. They are five in number. From medial to lateral side, these are Flexor carpi ulnaris Palmaris longus Flexor digitorum superficialis Flexor carpi radialis Pronator teres "Understanding the anterior compartment of the forearm through … [Read more...] about Anterior Compartment Of The Forearm

Median Nerve Question. Describe the median nerve under the following headings: (a) root value, (b) course and relations, (c) branches and distribution, and (d) applied anatomy. Answer. The median nerve is so called because it runs in the median plane of the forearm. "Understanding the median nerve through FAQs: Composition, functions, and uses explained" Median Nerve … [Read more...] about Median Nerve

Ulnar Nerve Entrapment Question 1. Give the effects of injury to the posterior interosseous nerve. Answer. The posterior interosseous nerve supplies all the muscles on the back of the forearm except the anconeus, brachioradialis, and extensor carpi radialis longus. The posterior interosseous nerve is commonly injured in the fracture or dislocation of the head of the … [Read more...] about Ulnar Nerve Entrapment

Structure, Distribution, And Clinical Effects of the Ulnar Nerve Question. Describe the ulnar nerve under the following headings: (a) root value, (b) course and relations, (c) branches and distribution, and (d) applied anatomy. Answer. The ulnar nerve is so named because it runs along the ulnar side of the upper limb. Ulnar nerve Ulnar Nerve Root value Ventral rami of … [Read more...] about Structure, Distribution, And Clinical Effects Of The Ulnar Nerve