Benediction Hand (aka Benediction Sign or Preacher's Hand)

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Clinically Relevant Anatomy
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This deformity involves the hypothenar muscles of hand which include the interossei muscles as well as the two medial lumbrical muscles.  The two medial lumbrical muscles are affected secondary to ulnar nerve palsy. 

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The hallmark of this condition is flexion of the fourth and fifth fingers.

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