Wrist Drop
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Wrist Drop

What is Wrist Drop? Wrist drop is a condition caused by radial nerve palsy, resulting in the inability to actively extend the wrist and fingers. When the radial nerve’s function is compromised, the affected individual experiences a flaccid hand that remains flexed when attempting to bring the arm to a horizontal position. This occurs due…

Deep Branch of Radial Nerve
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Deep Branch of Radial Nerve

Deep Branch of Radial Nerve Anatomy Origin and Course At the cubital fossa, the radial nerve splits into a superficial (sensory) and deep (motor) branch. The deep branch of the radial nerve extends downhill between the superficial and deep layers of muscles to the center of the forearm after winding around the lateral side of…