For a median nerve block at the wrist the needle is inserted
A)lateral to flexor carpi radialis
B)directly lateral to palmaris longus
C)at the medial border of palamaris longus
D)through palmaris longus
E)none of the above

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The median nerve at the wrist is located just lateral to the palmaris longus tendon, making option B the correct choice for the site of needle insertion for a median nerve block.

For a Median Nerve Block at the Wrist the Needle