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Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
- C6, C7, C8 Elbow ... Jerk - C7, C8 • Biceps ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... sensory #motor #arm ... #physicalexam
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
On lateral wrist ... associated injuries: Carpal ... fracture, median nerve ... #Wrist #Carpal ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... Fractures (medial/lateral ... anterior interosseous nerve ... Posterior long arm ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
duck sign" on lateral ... Complications are ... duck sign" on lateral ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Cozen's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis

Cozen's test assesses for lateral epicondylitis. Lateral elbow pain with resisted wrist
Lateral elbow pain ... with resisted wrist ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Reduction of Patellar Dislocation 
Most patellar dislocations are lateral, and they often reduce on their own.
are lateral, and ... consider a femoral nerve ... #Procedure #MSK ... Knee #Clinical #Video ... #PhysicalExam
Biceps Load Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform the Biceps Load Test supinate the arm, abduct shoulder
Test supinate the arm ... , and flex the elbow ... or associated labral ... tendinopathy #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Cozen’s Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

Also known as the "resisted wrist extension test".  
With
the "resisted wrist ... dorsiflex the wrist ... Video by Danielle ... #physicalexam # ... msk #orthopedics
Cozen's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

The examiner should stabilize the elbow with patient's forearm fully
Lateral elbow pain ... with resisted wrist ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Biceps Tension Test 

To perform the Biceps Tension Test supinate the arm, abduct the shoulder to
degrees, flex the elbow ... or associated labral ... tendinopathy #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics