A lesion/injury to the radial nerve causes
A) footdrop.
B) claw hand.
C) the "hand of benediction."
D) wrist-drop.

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A lesion/injury to the radial nerve causes wrist-drop, which is the inability to extend the wrist and fingers. Footdrop is caused by an injury to the common peroneal nerve, claw hand is often seen with ulnar nerve damage and the "hand of benediction" is a specific sign indicating a median nerve injury.

A Lesion/injury to the Radial Nerve Causes