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Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Supraspinatus Tear ... supraspinatus muscle tear ... to 90 degrees, flex ... Supraspinatus #Tear ... clinical #video #sports
Crank Test for Labral Tear of the Shoulder

To perform the Crank Test, fully abduct the shoulder
Test for Labral Tear ... externally rotate the arm ... suggestive of a labral tear ... #Test #Labral #Tear ... clinical #video #sports
Orbicularis Reflex in an Alzheimer's Patient on Physical Exam

Alzheimer's is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible disease.
Orbicularis Reflex ... the orbicular reflex ... are trigeminal ... #Orbicularis #Snout ... #Pout #Reflex #
Dacrocytes (tear drop cells) 
Other poikilocytes resemble a pear or teardrop. The narrow, tapered end
may be
Dacrocytes (tear ... poikilocytes resemble a pear ... may be long or short ... Dacrocytes are found
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
are routinely tested ... that are brisker ... examiner's hand that supports ... extension of the arm ... the supporting arm
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex ... If ok with ICU team ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... Decerebrate posturing: Arms
Snout (Pout) Reflex on Physical Exam
The Snout reflex or a "Pout" is a pouting or pursing
Snout (Pout) Reflex ... reflex or a "Pout ... the closed lips near ... This reflex is tested ... #Pout #Reflex #
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Supraspinatus Tear ... supraspinatus muscle tear ... to 90 degrees, flex ... Supraspinatus #Tear ... clinical #video #sports
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Ear Pain (Otalgia ... Cranial nerve IX can refer ... Gastroesophageal reflux ... gastroesophageal reflux ... vision or black spots
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
pathology and/or SLAP tear ... bicipital groove 2) Arm ... clinical #video #msk #sports