NERVE LIBRARY · Upper limb

Superficial radial nerve

Superficial radial sensory nerve

Radial dorsal hand paresthesia after wristband compression or local injury, without wrist or finger extension weakness.

Roots / nucleus
Predominantly C6–C8
Function
Sensory
3D protocols
1 related protocols

01Course and sensory territory

Radial dorsal hand; the first dorsal web space is a useful clinical sensory test area.

02Motor supply

No motor supply.

03Localization clues

Radial dorsal hand paresthesia after wristband compression or local injury, without wrist or finger extension weakness.

04Combine the studies

Compare the superficial radial SNAP with the other side and other sensory nerves; review local compression and surgery.

Explore the related 3D protocols

Superficial radial sensoryG1 / G2 / Stimulation ↗

These retain the existing source-supported landmarks and references. The 3D model is educational; clinical work requires palpation and measured distances.

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References and further reading

Educational synthesis; independent neuromuscular specialist review is pending. Publication dates and compilation dates are distinct. This is an original teaching synthesis; consult the source for complete methods and criteria.