Nerve Paths

Question 1

What are the major actions of the ulnar nerve?

Answer 1

Flexion of the wrist (minor)
Flexion of digits 4,5
Abduction and adduction 2-5
MP flexion, IP ext. of digits 4,5
Adduction of the thumb

Question 2

Median Nerve functions

Answer 2

Flexion of the wrist
flexion of digits
pronation of forearm
opposition of thumb
flexion of the MP joints of digits 2,3
Extension of the IP joints digits 2,3

Question 3

General functions of the radial n.

Answer 3

Extension of the elbow
Extension of the wrist
Extension of the MP joints digits 2-5
Supination of the forearm
Extension and abduction of the thumb