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FA-Upper Ex-Nerves
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| C7 Root | Compressed to cervical disk lesion |
| Lower trunk of brachial plexus | Compressed by cervical rib or by Pancoast tumor; leads to Klumpke's Palsy |
| Axillary Nerve: | Lesioned by fracture of surgical neck; dislocation of the humerus; intramuscular injections. |
| Radial Nerve in spinal groove: | Lesioned by midshaft fracture of humerus |
| Radial Nerve: | Compressed in axilla by incorrect use of a crutch. |
| Radial Nerve (deep branch): | Stretched by subluxation of radius. |
| Median Nerve: | Compressed by supracondylar fracture of humerus; pronator teres syndrome |
| Ulnar Nerve: | Lesioned by repeated minor trauma. |
| Anterior Interosseous Nerve: | Compressed in deep forearm. |
| Recurrent branch of Median Nerve: | Lesioned by superficial laceration. |
| Median Nerve: (in hand-carpal tunnel) | Compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome and by dislocated lunate bone. |
| Ulnar Nerve: (in hand) | Lesioned by trauma to heel of the hand; fracture of hook of hamate. |