Susceptibility of nerves to damage Flashcards

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List situations where nerves are susceptible to damage.

A
  • If it is superficial.
  • Passes close to a joint.
  • Passes far from a joint.
  • Passes through a muscle.
  • Passes through a bony opening.
  • Lies on a bone.
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Why might a nerve be at risk of damage if it passes close to a joint?

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If the joint dislocates it could damage the nerve.

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Why might a nerve be at risk of damage if it passes far from a joint?

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When the joint is moved the nerve could be stretched or torn.

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Why might a nerve be at risk of damage if it passes through a muscle?

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The contraction of a muscle could compress the nerve.

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Why might a nerve be at risk of damage if it passes through a bony feature?

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The nerve could become impinged.

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Why might a nerve be at risk of damage if it lies on a bone?

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If a bone breaks, the sharp edges of the bone could cut the nerve.

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