Following an incised wound in the front of wrist, the subject is unable to oppose the tips of the little finger and the thumb. The nerves involved is/are:
Correct Answer: Median and ulnar nerves
Description: Incised wounds in front of the wrist damages median nerve often, but ulnar nerve may also get involved. Opposition of the tips of little finger and thumb requires opponens pollicis (median nerve) and opponens digiti minimi (ulnar nerve) as well. in Carpal tunnel syndrome also pt is unable to oppose the thumb
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