Little finger to palmar muscle strength test

The pinky muscle test on the palm muscle is a method to check whether the muscle has sputum or spasm. The main function of the little finger on the palm muscle is to pull the little finger to the midline of the wrist and make it to the thumb. When the tendon is not, the little finger cannot reach the thumb side. Basic Information Specialist classification: neurological examination classification: neuroelectrophysiology Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Patients with injuries and disabilities on the little finger and thumb itself are not suitable for this test. Normal value The little finger can point to the middle of the line and the thumb. Clinical significance Abnormal result The pinky muscle test on the palm muscle is a method to check whether the muscle has sputum or spasm. The main function of the little finger on the palm muscle is to pull the little finger to the midline of the wrist and make it to the thumb. When the tendon is not able to reach the thumb side, it is the ulnar nerve (from the cervical spinal cord 8 to the chest pulp 1 and before the brachial plexus) The femoral, medial bundle) signs of paralysis. People who need to be examined: the small finger on the palm muscle spasm. Precautions Contraindications before examination: Before the examination, relax the joints of the little finger and the thumb to make the inspection result accurate. Requirements for inspection: When the little finger can't reach the thumb side, don't stretch too hard and hurt the little finger. Inspection process The paralyzed patient tries to extend the little finger to the thumb side when the little finger is straight, and observes whether it can be in the middle line and the thumb. Not suitable for the crowd A small finger and a patient with a damaged or disabled thumb. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no adverse reactions.