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SIMPLE ANATOMY | SIMPLE ANATOMY | ||
<br/>1. Motor supply | <br/>1. Motor supply: ulnar half of FDP, FCU, all small muslces of the hand (except LOAF) muscles. | ||
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<br/>EXAMINATION | <br/>EXAMINATION | ||
<br/>1. Inspect | <br/>1. Inspect: wasting of the small muslces, guttering of the dorsum of hand, partial clawing of RF & LF (ulnar paradox). | ||
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<br/>2. Froment's sign - demonstrates adductor weakness of the thumb. | <br/>2. Froment's sign - demonstrates adductor weakness of the thumb. | ||
Revision as of 11:07, 20 March 2023
SUMMARY
SIMPLE ANATOMY
1. Motor supply: ulnar half of FDP, FCU, all small muslces of the hand (except LOAF) muscles.
EXAMINATION
1. Inspect: wasting of the small muslces, guttering of the dorsum of hand, partial clawing of RF & LF (ulnar paradox).
2. Froment's sign - demonstrates adductor weakness of the thumb.
3. Test sensation over the LF & medial half of RF.
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