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where does paresthesia occur in ulnar nerve compression at the elbow? d…

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where does paresthesia occur in ulnar nerve compression at the elbow? dorsal forearm, wrist lateral hand, thumb medial hand, fifth digit anterior forearm, elbow

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

The ulnar nerve innervates the medial (ulnar) aspect of the hand, including the fifth digit (pinky finger) and half of the fourth digit. Compression of this nerve at the elbow (cubital tunnel syndrome) causes paresthesia (tingling/numbness) in its sensory distribution.

Answer:

Medial hand, fifth digit