A primary intervention aim for Rick would be to increase the strength of which of the following?
A. Triceps, finger extensors, and finger flexors
B. Biceps, pectoralis major, and wrist extensors
C. All of the above plus hand intrinsics
D. All of the above plus wrist flexors
ANS: B
Triceps and wrist flexors are innervated at C7; finger flexors and hand intrinsics are associated with C8 nerve root and below innervation.
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