Which nerves provide innervation to the muscles of the thenar eminence of the hand?
A)median and radial
B)ulnar and axillary
C)median and ulnar
D)musculocutaneous and radial

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The thenar muscles are innervated by the recurrent branch of the median nerve and the deep branch of the ulnar nerve, making choice C the correct answer. The radial and axillary nerves do not provide innervation to the thenar muscles. The musculocutaneous nerve provides innervation to the muscles in the anterior compartment of the arm.

Which Nerves Provide Innervation to the Muscles of the Thenar