Upper extremity muscle function and innervation 01

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Thursday, July 31 2008 by jdmiles

Last modified on Thursday, July 31 2008.

 
        A) Flexor carpi radialis
 
        B) Palmaris longus
 
        C) Flexor digitorum profundus
 
        D) Extensor carpi radialis longus
 
        E) Opponens pollicis
 

 

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ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) Flexor carpi radialis

This answer is correct.

Typically, the nerve to pronator teres is the most proximal branch off of the median nerve, followed by branches to flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, and flexor digitorum superficialis. The following images show the median nerve and the proximal muscles it innervates:   (See References)

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B) Palmaris longus

This answer is incorrect.

Typically, the nerve to pronator teres is the most proximal branch off of the median nerve, followed by branches to flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, and flexor digitorum superficialis.   (See References)

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C) Flexor digitorum profundus

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Typically, the nerve to pronator teres is the most proximal branch off of the median nerve, followed by branches to flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, and flexor digitorum superficialis.   (See References)

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D) Extensor carpi radialis longus

This answer is incorrect.

Extensor carpi radialis longus is innervated by the radial nerve.  (See References)

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E) Opponens pollicis

This answer is incorrect.

Typically, the nerve to pronator teres is the most proximal branch off of the median nerve, followed by branches to flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, and flexor digitorum superficialis. Opponens pollicis is one of the most distal muscles innervated by the median 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)

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Upper extremity muscle function and innervation 01
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