Ulnar Nerve Injury Overview
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Ulnar nerve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Loss of digit adduction due to ulnar nerve injury primarily affects the function of which muscles in the hand?

    <p>Intrinsic hand muscles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    This quiz focuses on the effects of ulnar nerve injury on hand function. Participants will learn about the impairments in holding objects and spreading fingers due to nerve damage. Test your knowledge on this critical topic in neurological health.

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