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Flashcards in Mononeuropathies Deck (9)
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1
Q

Which nerve roots make up the median nerve?

A

C6-T1

2
Q

Which muscles does the median nerve supply?

A

Precision grip muscles i.e. ‘LOAF’

  • Lumbricals
  • Opponens pollicis
  • Abductor pollicis brevis
  • Flexor pollicis brevis
3
Q

Median nerve damage results in sensory loss to which area?

A

Palm and radial 3 and a half fingers

4
Q

List some causes of median nerve entrapment

A
Myxoedema
Enforced flexion e.g. Colles' splint
Diabetes
Idiopathic
Acromegaly
Neoplasm e.g. myeloma
Tumours (benign)
Rheumatoid arthritis
Amyloidosis
Pregnancy
Sarcoidosis
5
Q

Which nerve roots make up the ulnar nerve?

A

C7-T1

6
Q

What is the normal sensory loss associated with damage to the radial nerve?

A

Dorsal aspect of the thumb - anatomical snuff box

7
Q

Which nerve roots make up the radial nerve?

A

C5-T1

8
Q

Which nerve roots make up the phrenic nerve?

A

C3-5

9
Q

Which nerve is affected in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

A

Median nerve