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Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
aracteristic "claw hand ... nerve in the radial ... spared in this injury ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... #arm #physicalexam
Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
Radial Nerve Anatomy ... The first motor ... nerve injury ... nerve injury ... #Nerve #Anatomy
Localizing Extraocular Movement Disorders
 • CN Ill (Oculomotor) Nerve Palsy 
 • CN IV (Trochlear) Nerve
palsyMedial ... Fasciculus (MLF) Iniury ... • One-and-a-half ... ophthalmology #neurology ... #differential #
Median Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Median nerve is the nerve of pre-axial hand function; pinch, delicate
Median Nerve Anatomy ... intrinsic motor ... (AIN) palsy leaves ... #Nerve #Anatomy ... #diagnosis #neurology
Types of Facial Paralysis - Peripheral vs Central Lesions

Facial weakness or paralysis may result either from
VII, the facial nerve ... palsy, is compared ... neurons on the left are ... #Paralysis #Bells ... #Palsy #Neurology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Named based on anatomic ... onto outstretched hand ... anterior interosseous nerve ... Posterior long arm ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
failure Diagnosis - Medical ... conditions listed in differential ... activity between nerve ... cells and motor ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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in HIV / AIDS - Differential ... Multiple infections are ... Symptoms: AMS, motor ... hearing loss, palsy ... of the abducens nerve
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Pathophysiology: • Severe injury ... Awareness • Injury ... threat Cranial Nerves ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
/or motor neuropathy ... loss, arthralgia, arm ... bruits, asymmetric arm ... primary condition MEDIUM ... muscle weakness • Nerves