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Which of the following actions is directly impaired due to the loss of digit adduction in an ulnar nerve injury?
Which of the following actions is directly impaired due to the loss of digit adduction in an ulnar nerve injury?
- Extending the fingers
- Holding a pen between the index and middle finger (correct)
- Flexing the wrist
- Abducting the thumb
A patient with an ulnar nerve injury would likely have difficulty performing which action involving their digits?
A patient with an ulnar nerve injury would likely have difficulty performing which action involving their digits?
- Spreading their fingers apart (correct)
- Rotating the wrist
- Pinching objects between thumb and index finger
- Making a fist
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom commonly observed in individuals with an ulnar nerve injury?
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom commonly observed in individuals with an ulnar nerve injury?
- Tremor in the hand at rest
- Inability to hold a card between fingers (correct)
- Increased sensitivity to cold in the fingers
- Excessive sweating of the palm
If a patient presents with the inability to abduct their digits, which nerve is most likely to be injured?
If a patient presents with the inability to abduct their digits, which nerve is most likely to be injured?
Loss of digit adduction due to ulnar nerve injury primarily affects the function of which muscles in the hand?
Loss of digit adduction due to ulnar nerve injury primarily affects the function of which muscles in the hand?
Flashcards
Ulnar Nerve Injury
Ulnar Nerve Injury
Damage to the ulnar nerve affecting hand function.
Inability to hold paper
Inability to hold paper
Difficulty holding paper between fingers due to lost adduction.
Inability to spread digits
Inability to spread digits
Difficulty spreading fingers due to lost abduction.
Adduction
Adduction
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Abduction
Abduction
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Study Notes
Ulnar Nerve Injury
- Ulnar nerve injury can affect hand function
- Inability to hold objects between fingers due to loss of adduction
- Inability to spread fingers due to loss of abduction
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