Upper Limb Competency – Topic: Forearm & hand

AN12.1	Describe and demonstrate important muscle groups of ventral forearm with attachments, nerve supply and actions		K/S	SH
AN12.2	Identify & describe origin, course, relations, branches (or tributaries), termination of important nerves and vessels of forearm		K/S	SH
AN12.3	Identify & describe flexor retinaculum with its attachments		K/S	SH
AN12.4	Explain anatomical basis of carpal tunnel syndrome	K	KH	Y
AN12.5	Identify & describe small muscles of hand. Also describe movements of thumb and muscles involved	K/S	SH	Y
AN12.6	Describe & demonstrate movements of thumb and muscles involved	K/S	SH	Y
AN12.7	Identify & describe course and branches of important blood vessels and nerves in hand	K/S	SH	Y
AN12.8	Describe anatomical basis of Claw hand	K	KH	Y
AN12.9	Identify & describe fibrous flexor sheaths, ulnar bursa, radial bursa and digital synovial sheaths	K/S	SH	Y
AN12.10	Explain infection of fascial spaces of palm	K	KH	N
AN12.11	Identify, describe and demonstrate important muscle groups of dorsal forearm with attachments, nerve supply and actions	K/S	SH	Y
AN12.12	Identify & describe origin, course, relations, branches (or tributaries), termination of important nerves and vessels of back of forearm	K/S	SH	Y
AN12.13	Describe the anatomical basis of Wrist drop	K	KH	Y
AN12.14	Identify & describe compartments deep to extensor retinaculum	K/S	SH	Y
AN12.15	Identify & describe extensor expansion formation	K/S	SH	Y