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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all carpal ... spacing between all carpal ... Tenderness to anatomic ... pain with wrist extension ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas
Wrist Anatomy - Anatomy of the Carpal Bones
There are several mnemonics that people use to remember
Wrist Anatomy - ... Anatomy of the Carpal ... Bones There are ... drdevrad #Wrist #Anatomy ... #Carpal #Bones
Midcarpal Instability (MCI) of the Wrist

Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability
Usually affects young, hypermobile patients.
It is due to progressive
The proximal carpal ... contraction of the wrist extensors ... ECRB) The distal carpal ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
commonly fractured carpal ... Second most common carpal ... Complications are ... wrist flexion and extension ... Fracture #Wrist #Carpal
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
commonly fractured carpal ... tenderness to the anatomic ... • Most common carpal ... fractures that are ... Tenderness to anatomic
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
C7 (median) • Extension ... C8 (median) • Extension ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... sensory #motor #arm ... #physicalexam
Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
Radial Nerve Anatomy ... wrist and digital extension ... the back of the arm ... deviated wrist extension ... Radial #Nerve #Anatomy
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Sens: 44% if 2+ are ... Kernig Sign: • Leg extension ... back/thighs or extension ... diagnosis #testing #physicalexam
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
Hand X-Ray Anatomy ... between the bones are ... proximal to the carpal ... Both hand views are ... #Hand #XRay #Anatomy
PA view
On the PA chest-film it is important to examine all the areas where the lung
tissue interfaces are ... and silhouettes are ... extravertebral extension ... These are usely ... #Clinical #Anatomy