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Demonstrate and identify by palpation the tendon of Palmaris Longus on the anterior surface of the Forearm given a model in the anatomical position and a time limit of one minute.
Objective No 48 - Criteria to be demonstrated. 1. Request the model to flex the Elbow joint to a right angle and supinate the Hand. 2. Request the model to flex the Radio-carpal joint and strongly oppose the tip of the Thumb to the Tip of the Fifth finger . 3. The long distinct and subcutaneous tendon of Palmaris Longus crosses the anterior surface marking of the Radio-carpal joint in the Mid-line 4. The tendon of Palmaris longus lies medial to the tendon of Flexor-carpi-radialis. 5. According to the reference the tendon of Palmaris Longus is absent in 15% of the population.
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