Peripheral Neuropathy of UE (Lecture #16)

Question 1

motor functions of radial nerve

Answer 1

forearm, wrist, and hand extension
supination
radial abd of thumb

Question 2

reflexes associated with radial nerve

Answer 2

triceps

brachioradialis

Question 3

cutaneous distribution of radial nerve

Answer 3

radiates down posterior aspect of UE

Question 4

how radial nerve is commonly injured

Answer 4

crutch palsy
saturday night palsy
handcuff syndrome
humerous fx

Question 5

motor functions of median nerve

Answer 5

all other thumb movements not accounted for by ulnar/radial
wrist flexion
pronation
flexion of digits 2,3

Question 6

sensory dist of median n

Answer 6

lateral palmar surface and dorsum of digits 2,3

Question 7

ways median N is injured

Answer 7

honeymooners palsy
pronator teres syndrome
carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 8

motor functions of ulnar nerve

Answer 8

wrist flexion and adduction
flexion of digits 4,5
intrinsic hand muscles

Question 9

sensory dist of ulnar nerve

Answer 9

lateral side of hand

Question 10

ways ulnar nerve is injured

Answer 10

cubital tunnel syndrome

cyclist’s hand (tunnel of guyon)