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Nerve Forearm

Ulnar Nerve

nervus ulnaris

Descending medially through the cubital tunnel behind the medial epicondyle then through Guyon's canal at the wrist, supplying intrinsic hand muscles and the ring and little finger sensation.

Region: Forearm
Clinical Relevance

Clinical Notes

Cubital tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment after carpal tunnel syndrome, producing medial elbow pain and ring/little finger paraesthesia. Guyon's canal compression from cycling causes hypothenar weakness.

Pathology

Common Injuries & Conditions

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Medial elbow aching and ring/little finger paraesthesia from sustained flexion compression — managed with activity modification, splinting, or surgical decompression.

Guyon's Canal Syndrome

Handlebar pressure compressing the nerve between pisiform and hamate, producing hypothenar weakness or plantar sensory loss in the ring and little fingers.

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