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Anatomy Nerve supply, Nerve Lesions 5a13a6d4

There is loss of sensation of lateral 3 and 1/2 finger. The likely nerve injured is/are :

A
Only median nerve
B
Median nerve plus ulnar nerve only
C
Median nerve plus radial nerve only
D
Ulnar and radial nerve only
High-Yield Explanation
Explanation: Loss of sensation of lateral 3 and 1/2 fingers is due to lesion of median and radial nerve. Sensations on the palmar aspect of lateral 3 &1/2 fingers (including nail beds) are carried by median nerve. Lateral 3 & 1/2 fingers (excluding nail beds) on the dorsum of hand are supplied by radial nerve. Palmar and dorsal aspect of medial 1 &1/2 fingers (including nail beds) is supplied by ulnar nerve.

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