Mnemonic

Anterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome - Lost OK Sign

A memory aid for the muscles supplied by the anterior interosseous nerve.

Expansion

Flexor pollicis longus, lateral half of flexor digitorum profundus and pronator quadratus

Expansion

The anterior interosseous nerve, a branch of the median nerve, supplies:

  • Flexor pollicis longus
  • Lateral half of flexor digitorum profundus (index and middle fingers)
  • Pronator quadratus

Because these flex the tips of the thumb and index finger, injury produces a weak pinch and an abnormal, flattened “OK” sign with no sensory loss.