Which of the following muscles is most commonly examined in an NCS for possible axonotmesis of the median nerve?
A) Abductor digiti minimi
B) Flexor digitorum profundus
C) Abductor pollicis brevis
D) Extensor digitorum brevis

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The abductor pollicis brevis is innervated by the median nerve and is commonly examined in an NCS for axonotmesis, which is a type of nerve injury where the axons are damaged but the connective tissue is intact, leading to potential regeneration of the nerve fibers. The other muscles listed are not commonly innervated by the median nerve or are not typically examined in an NCS for axonotmesis of the median nerve.

Which of the Following Muscles Is Most Commonly Examined in an NCS