Anatomy of the Ulnar Nerve

What is another name for the ulnar nerve?

• Nerve of the Hand

• Median Nerve

• Radial Nerve

• Musicians Nerve

Where does the ulnar nerve originate from?

• Medial cord of the brachial plexus

• Lateral cord of the brachial plexus

• Posterior cord of the brachial plexus

• Axillary artery

In which compartment of the arm does the ulnar nerve run?

• Anterior compartment

• Posterior compartment

• Medial compartment

• Lateral compartment

What is the name of the space through which the ulnar nerve passes posterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerus?

• Cubital Tunnel

• Guyon's Canal

• Carpal Tunnel

• Brachial Plexus

Which muscles in the forearm are innervated by the ulnar nerve?

• Flexor Carpi Radialis

• Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

• Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

• Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

What is the most common site of focal ulnar entrapment?

• Elbow

• Wrist

• Shoulder

• Hand

What is the term used to describe the compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow?

• Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

• Guyon's Canal Syndrome

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Ulnar Neuropathy

What is the term used to describe the compression of the ulnar nerve at the wrist?

• Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

• Guyon's Canal Syndrome

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Ulnar Neuropathy

What is the most common peripheral nerve neuropathy of the upper limb?

• Ulnar Neuropathy

• Median Neuropathy

• Radial Neuropathy

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

What is the ulnar paradox?

• Proximal ulnar injuries are more symptomatic than distal injuries

• Distal ulnar injuries are more symptomatic than proximal injuries

• Ulnar nerve injuries have no symptoms

• Ulnar nerve injuries only affect the hand