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The ulnar nerve passes through the cubital tunnel from the arm to the forearm, which is bordered laterally by the ___ process of the ulna.
olecranon
Ulnar nerve injury can impair ___ of the wrist, specifically the flexor carpi ulnaris.
ulnar deviation
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p.7
Cubital Tunnel and Retinaculum

The ulnar nerve passes through the cubital tunnel from the arm to the forearm, which is bordered laterally by the ___ process of the ulna.

olecranon

p.9
Clinical Considerations: Ulnar Nerve Injury

Ulnar nerve injury can impair ___ of the wrist, specifically the flexor carpi ulnaris.

ulnar deviation

p.4
Arterial Supply of the Anterior Forearm

In the forearm, the ulnar artery gives off the anterior and posterior ___ recurrent arteries.

ulnar

p.1
Anatomy of the Humerus

The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the ___ of the radius.

head

p.2
Anatomy of the Humerus

Placing the palm of your hand on the ___ epicondyle of the humerus allows your fingers to map out the pattern of the superficial layer of muscles.

medial

p.3
Muscles of the Anterior Forearm

The third layer of the anterior forearm contains ___ deep muscles.

three

p.3
Muscles of the Anterior Forearm

The muscle responsible for thumb movement is the ___ pollicis longus.

flexor

p.6
Clinical Considerations: Ulnar Nerve Injury

Compression and inflammation at the carpal tunnel can cause ___ tunnel syndrome.

carpal

p.8
Clinical Considerations: Ulnar Nerve Injury

The ulnar nerve is most commonly susceptible to trauma ___ to the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

posterior

p.9
Clinical Considerations: Ulnar Nerve Injury

Signs and symptoms of ulnar nerve injury near the elbow can be similar to those of ___ or ___ syndrome.

medial epicondyle injury, cubital tunnel

p.4
Arterial Supply of the Anterior Forearm

In the forearm, the radial artery gives off the ___ recurrent artery.

radial

p.6
Nerve Supply of the Anterior Forearm

The Median nerve (C6 - C8) travels between the heads of ___ teres.

pronator

p.1
Anatomy of the Humerus

The lateral epicondyle of the humerus serves as an attachment for ___ muscles.

extensor

p.1
Anatomy of the Ulna

The trochlear notch of the ulna articulates with the ___ of the humerus.

trochlea

p.7
Cubital Tunnel and Retinaculum

The floor of the cubital tunnel, located beneath the ulnar nerve, is the ___ capsule of the elbow.

joint

p.7
Clinical Considerations: Pronator Syndrome

The median nerve enters the forearm between the two heads of the ___ teres.

pronator

p.6
Nerve Supply of the Anterior Forearm

The Median nerve enters the hand through the ___ tunnel.

carpal

p.8
Clinical Considerations: Ulnar Nerve Injury

Pain in medial elbow can radiate down to the ___ finger due to ulnar nerve irritation.

little

p.5
Venous Supply of the Anterior Forearm

The ___ vein is one of the superficial veins in the anterior forearm.

Cephalic

p.7
Cubital Tunnel and Retinaculum

The roof of the cubital tunnel is formed by the ___ tunnel retinaculum.

cubital

p.3
Muscles of the Anterior Forearm

One of the muscles in the third layer is the ___ digitorum profundus.

flexor

p.6
Nerve Supply of the Anterior Forearm

The Median nerve gives off the anterior ___ nerve.

interosseous

p.8
Clinical Considerations: Ulnar Nerve Injury

Medial epicondylitis is caused by repetitive use of ___ that attach at the medial epicondyle.

forearm flexors

p.1
Muscles of the Anterior Forearm

The only muscle in the intermediate layer of the anterior forearm is the ___ digitorum superficialis.

flexor

p.9
Clinical Considerations: Ulnar Nerve Injury

Pain in the hand can result from nerve compression or damage at the ___.

elbow

p.4
Arterial Supply of the Anterior Forearm

The ulnar artery initially accompanies the ___ nerve.

median

p.4
Arterial Supply of the Anterior Forearm

The common interosseous artery branches into the anterior and posterior ___ arteries.

interosseous

p.1
Anatomy of the Ulna

The olecranon process of the ulna slides into the ___ fossa of the humerus.

olecranon

p.2
Anatomy of the Humerus

The four fingers of your hand map out the pattern of the ___ layer of muscles when placed on the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

superficial

p.4
Arterial Supply of the Anterior Forearm

The radial artery is a terminal branch of the ___ artery.

brachial

p.4
Arterial Supply of the Anterior Forearm

The ulnar artery is also a terminal branch of the ___ artery.

brachial

p.6
Nerve Supply of the Anterior Forearm

The Median nerve supplies most of the anterior forearm muscles, except for those supplied by the ___ nerve.

ulnar

p.1
Anatomy of the Humerus

The trochlea of the humerus articulates with the ___ process of the ulna.

olecranon

p.8
Clinical Considerations: Ulnar Nerve Injury

Cubital tunnel syndrome occurs in the ___ tunnel.

cubital

p.5
Venous Supply of the Anterior Forearm

Deep veins in the anterior forearm will accompany the major ___ and be named the same as them.

arteries

p.9
Clinical Considerations: Ulnar Nerve Injury

Aching pain at the elbow is especially felt when the elbow is ___.

bent

p.7
Clinical Considerations: Pronator Syndrome

Pronator syndrome is caused by median nerve compression at the ___.

elbow

p.3
Clinical Considerations: Pronator Syndrome

Pronation and supination involve the movement of the radius over the ___.

ulna

p.8
Clinical Considerations: Ulnar Nerve Injury

Medial epicondylitis is also known as ___ or ___ elbow.

Golfer’s, Baseball

p.1
Muscles of the Anterior Forearm

The common tendon attachment for the first layer of muscles is located at the ___ epicondyle.

medial

p.5
Venous Supply of the Anterior Forearm

The ___ vein is another superficial vein found in the anterior forearm.

Basilic

p.4
Arterial Supply of the Anterior Forearm

The radial artery travels just deep to the ___ muscle.

brachioradialis

p.6
Nerve Supply of the Anterior Forearm

The Ulnar nerve supplies the ___ carpi ulnaris and the medial half of the flexor digitorum profundus.

flexor

p.7
Clinical Considerations: Pronator Syndrome

Etiology of pronator syndrome can include trauma to the pronator muscles, muscular hypertrophy, or fibrous ___.

adhesion

p.1
Anatomy of the Radius

The interosseous border of the radius is ___ and serves as an attachment for the interosseous membrane.

medial

p.8
Clinical Considerations: Ulnar Nerve Injury

Injury to the medial epicondyle can occur when a patient hits the ___ part of their elbow on a hard surface.

medial

p.9
Clinical Considerations: Ulnar Nerve Injury

Numbness and tingling occur in the ___ part of the palm and the ___ one and a half fingers.

medial, medial

p.6
Cubital Tunnel and Retinaculum

The Ulnar nerve travels through the ___ tunnel to move from the arm to the forearm.

cubital

p.7
Clinical Considerations: Pronator Syndrome

Signs of pronator syndrome include pain in the proximal aspect of the anterior forearm and decreased sensation in the medial three and a half ___ in the hand.

digits

p.1
Anatomy of the Humerus

The medial epicondyle of the humerus is the attachment point for ___ muscles.

flexor

p.6
Nerve Supply of the Anterior Forearm

The Ulnar nerve (C8 - T1) travels just posterior to the ___ epicondyle of the humerus.

medial

p.9
Clinical Considerations: Ulnar Nerve Injury

Flexion of the medial two distal interphalangeal joints is affected due to damage to the ___ muscle.

flexor digitorum profundus

p.3
Clinical Considerations: Pronator Syndrome

The ligaments that control pronation and supination include those of the elbow joint, the wrist joint, and the ___ membrane.

interosseous

p.8
Clinical Considerations: Ulnar Nerve Injury

Constant leaning on a hard surface with bent elbows can compress the ___ nerve.

ulnar

p.1
Muscles of the Anterior Forearm

The first layer of muscles in the anterior forearm includes the pronator teres and ___ carpi radialis.

flexor

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