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Which spinal nerve roots contribute to the formation of the median nerve?
Which spinal nerve roots contribute to the formation of the median nerve?
- C4-C8
- C5-T1 (correct)
- C7-C8
- C6-T2
Where does the median nerve originate?
Where does the median nerve originate?
- Posterior cord of the brachial plexus
- Lateral cord of the brachial plexus only
- Medial cord of the brachial plexus only
- Lateral and medial cords of the brachial plexus (correct)
In which anatomical regions does the median nerve NOT have branches?
In which anatomical regions does the median nerve NOT have branches?
- Forearm and hand
- Hand and axilla
- Axilla and arm (correct)
- Arm and forearm
Which muscle in the anterior forearm IS NOT supplied by the median nerve?
Which muscle in the anterior forearm IS NOT supplied by the median nerve?
Aside from the thenar muscles, which other hand muscles does the medial nerve supply?
Aside from the thenar muscles, which other hand muscles does the medial nerve supply?
Flashcards
Median Nerve Root Value
Median Nerve Root Value
C5-T1, which indicates the spinal segments contributing to the median nerve.
Formation of Median Nerve
Formation of Median Nerve
Formed by the lateral and medial cords of the brachial plexus.
Median Nerve Branches
Median Nerve Branches
No branches are present in the axilla or arm for the median nerve.
Muscles Supplied by Median Nerve
Muscles Supplied by Median Nerve
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Innervation of Hand by Median Nerve
Innervation of Hand by Median Nerve
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Study Notes
Median Nerve
- Root value: C5-T1
- Origin: formed by lateral and medial cords of the brachial plexus
- Branches: no branches in the axilla or the arm
- Supplies:
- Primary nerve of the anterior forearm, supplying all muscles in this compartment, except flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU) and the medial half of flexor digitorum profundus (FDP).
- Frequently co-innervates the FDP part inserting into the 3rd digit.
- Supplies the three thenar muscles, excluding the deep head of flexor pollicis brevis, and the first two lumbricals of the hand.
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