A reverse Phalen's test is used to assess which nerve?
A) Median
B) Ulnar
C) Radial
D) Musculocutaneous

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The reverse Phalen's test is used to assess the median nerve. In this test, the patient extends their wrist and holds it for 1 minute. If the test is positive, the patient may experience numbness or tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers, which are innervated by the median nerve. This test is the opposite of the traditional Phalen's test, which involves flexing the wrist to assess for the same symptoms.

A Reverse Phalen's Test Is Used to Assess Which Nerve