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