The ulnar nerve

The ulnar nerve


author : DR. ABDELRAHMAN Created at : 3 years ago

The ulnar nerve 

One of the three major nerves in the human arm. It starts in the neck and goes down the inner side of the upper arm, beyond the elbow. It works on the sensory nerve feeding of the hand, it provides the front arm with motor nerves to the muscles, and the ulnar nerve works, also in controlling most of the small muscles in the hand and helps with fine movements, and some muscles in the forearm to make a strong fist. Then it branches off into many branches that supply the skin of the palm. The fourth and fifth hand and finger.

 

The ulnar nerve suffers many injuries, including:

-          Fracture or dislocation of the elbow.

-          Arthritis of the elbow.

-          Swelling in the elbow joint.

-          An abscess near the elbow joint.

-          Work injuries or accidents.

 

Problems of injury to the ulnar nerve

-          Weakness in the hands

-          Pain or numbness on the inner side of the hand

-          Weakness of the fourth or fifth finger

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