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Ulnar nerve

[Nervus ulnaris]

Anatomy:

• The Ulnar Nerve [Nervus ulnaris] is a nerve in the arm mesh [Plexus brachialis]. It runs on the inside of the upper arm to the olecranon. At the Epicondylus medialis of the humerus, it is palpable through the skin and can cause severe pain when be bumped in its his sensitive innervation area ("funny bone"). In addition, he draws at the side of the ulna down the forearm to the hand. The muscles supplied by the Ulnar Nerve involved in flexion of the wrist and the ring finger and little finger.

Attack:

• Knuckle strike (Kobushi ate), Fist strike (Ken ate)

Consequence:

• Massive nerve pain (neuralgia) to the tips of the fingers

Comment:

• Clothing reduces the efficiency; The point is known as the "funny bone"