<prompt> Pointing index is due to paralysis of:Median nerveUlnar nerveRadial nerveAuxiliary nerve  <response>: Ans. is a i.e. Median nerve Pointing index:On asking the pt. to make a fist, it is noticed that the index finger remains straight.This is dt Paralysis of the flexor digitorum superficialis and that of lateral half of the flexor digitorum profundus muscle to the index finger in median nerve palsy at a level of proximal to elbow.Some other related questions: Wrist drop is seen in-Radial nerve palsy Foot drop is seen in-Common peroneal nv palsy.Winging of the scapulaClaw handMain -en -griffe:-Long thoracic nerve palsy. Partial claw hand-Ulnar nerve palsy Complete claw hand-Ulnar Median nerve palsy Ape thumb deformity-Median nerve palsy Pointing index-Median nerve palsy Policemans tip deformity-Also ka Erbs paralysis dt injury in the region of the upper trunk of the brachial plexus.Nerve roots involved are mainly C5 partly C6. 