Following an injury to his arm,a patient complains that he has no sensations from his "pinky".You suspect that he has damaged the
A)median nerve.
B)radial nerve.
C)musculocutaneous nerve.
D)ulnar nerve.
E)axillary nerve.

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The ulnar nerve innervates the sensory fibers of the fifth digit, also known as the "pinky". Damage to this nerve can result in numbness or loss of sensation in the pinky finger. The other nerves listed do not innervate the pinky finger.

Following an Injury to His Arm,a Patient Complains That He