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In the forearm, which structure is medial to the radial artery?
In the forearm, which structure is medial to the radial artery?
Which tendon inserts on the pisiform bone and can be palpated along the medial margin of the forearm?
Which tendon inserts on the pisiform bone and can be palpated along the medial margin of the forearm?
Where does the ulnar artery travel as it enters the hand?
Where does the ulnar artery travel as it enters the hand?
Which structure lies between the long tendons of the digits of the hand and the palmaris longus tendon?
Which structure lies between the long tendons of the digits of the hand and the palmaris longus tendon?
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Which structure is deep to the flexor carpi radialis tendon and particularly prominent with wrist flexion against resistance?
Which structure is deep to the flexor carpi radialis tendon and particularly prominent with wrist flexion against resistance?
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What can be visualized by rapidly and repeatedly flexing and extending the fingers from medial to lateral?
What can be visualized by rapidly and repeatedly flexing and extending the fingers from medial to lateral?
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Which muscle's distal ends' tendons are located on the lateral side of the wrist and can be accentuated by making a tight fist and extending the wrist against resistance?
Which muscle's distal ends' tendons are located on the lateral side of the wrist and can be accentuated by making a tight fist and extending the wrist against resistance?
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What structure forms the lateral margin of the anatomical snuffbox?
What structure forms the lateral margin of the anatomical snuffbox?
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Which muscle's tendon can be felt on the far medial side of the wrist between the distal end of the ulna and the wrist?
Which muscle's tendon can be felt on the far medial side of the wrist between the distal end of the ulna and the wrist?
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What is visualized with hyperextension and abduction of the thumb?
What is visualized with hyperextension and abduction of the thumb?
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What structure passes through the anatomical snuffbox when traveling laterally around the wrist to reach the back of the hand?
What structure passes through the anatomical snuffbox when traveling laterally around the wrist to reach the back of the hand?
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What structures mark the proximal margin of the flexor retinaculum?
What structures mark the proximal margin of the flexor retinaculum?
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Where does the distal margin of the flexor retinaculum lie approximately?
Where does the distal margin of the flexor retinaculum lie approximately?
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Which nerve lies deep to the skin and deep fascia overlying the anterior margin of the thenar eminence near the midline of the palm?
Which nerve lies deep to the skin and deep fascia overlying the anterior margin of the thenar eminence near the midline of the palm?
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Where does the superficial palmar arch originate?
Where does the superficial palmar arch originate?
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What is the course of the superficial palmar arch?
What is the course of the superficial palmar arch?
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Where does the deep palmar arch originate?
Where does the deep palmar arch originate?
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Which of the following is the correct description of the deep palmar arch?
Which of the following is the correct description of the deep palmar arch?
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Where can the axillary pulse be felt?
Where can the axillary pulse be felt?
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Where can the brachial pulse be felt in the midarm?
Where can the brachial pulse be felt in the midarm?
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Where can the brachial pulse be felt in the cubital fossa?
Where can the brachial pulse be felt in the cubital fossa?
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Where can the radial pulse be felt in the distal forearm?
Where can the radial pulse be felt in the distal forearm?
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What is the purpose of placing a blood pressure cuff on the medial side of the arm in the cleft between the biceps brachii and triceps brachii muscles?
What is the purpose of placing a blood pressure cuff on the medial side of the arm in the cleft between the biceps brachii and triceps brachii muscles?
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Which of the following statements about the median nerve is correct?
Which of the following statements about the median nerve is correct?
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Which of the following muscles forms the soft tissue mass posterior to the humerus?
Which of the following muscles forms the soft tissue mass posterior to the humerus?
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Which of the following structures is readily palpable and forms the bony protuberance at the 'tip' of the elbow?
Which of the following structures is readily palpable and forms the bony protuberance at the 'tip' of the elbow?
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Which of the following muscles is particularly prominent when the forearm is half pronated, flexed at the elbow against resistance, and viewed anteriorly?
Which of the following muscles is particularly prominent when the forearm is half pronated, flexed at the elbow against resistance, and viewed anteriorly?
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Where does the radial nerve in the distal arm emerge from?
Where does the radial nerve in the distal arm emerge from?
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Which of the following tendons is located approximately at the junction between the lateral and middle thirds of an imaginary line drawn transversely across the distal forearm?
Which of the following tendons is located approximately at the junction between the lateral and middle thirds of an imaginary line drawn transversely across the distal forearm?
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