Nerves arising from the brachial plexus and the muscles they innervate 01

Topic: Pharmacology

Created on Tuesday, September 9 2008 by jdmiles

Last modified on Tuesday, September 9 2008.

 
        A) Median nerve
 
        B) Axillary nerve
 
        C) Ulnar nerve
 
        D) Median nerve and ulnar nerve
 
        E) Radial nerve
 

 

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ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) median nerve

This answer is incorrect.

The extensor carpi ulnaris is innervated by the radial nerve.  (See References)

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B) axillary nerve

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The extensor carpi ulnaris is innervated by the radial nerve.  (See References)

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C) ulnar nerve

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The extensor carpi ulnaris is innervated by the radial nerve.  (See References)

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D) median nerve and ulnar nerve

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The extensor carpi ulnaris is innervated by the radial nerve.  (See References)

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E) radial nerve

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The extensor carpi ulnaris is innervated by the radial nerve.  (See References)

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References:

1. Guarantors of Brain. (2000). Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System, fourth edition. W.B. Saunders, Edinburgh. (ISBN:0702025127)	Advertising:
2. Preston, D.C., and Shapiro, B.E. (2005). Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders: Clinical-Electrophysiologic Correlations, 2nd Edition. Elsevier, Philadelphia. (ISBN:075067492X)	Advertising:

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Nerves arising from the brachial plexus and the muscles they innervate 01
Question ID: 09090803
Question written by J. Douglas Miles, (C) 2006-2009, all rights reserved.
Created: 09/09/2008
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