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Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
: • Knee - L2 ... • Cauda Equina Syndrome ... Neuropathy - Foot drop ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... #physicalexam
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
• Sciatica • Tarsal ... tunnel syndrome ... • Iliotibial band ... lower #extremity #msk ... #physicalexam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Upper Extremity Dermatomes ... Wrist drop - Occurs ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Ober's Test for TFL/ITB Inflammation

With the patient in the lateral position, affected side up.  The
slowly lowers the leg ... drop below horizontal ... #Syndrome #ITBand ... #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Trendelenburg Test for Hip Stability

The Trendelenburg test assesses for hip stability
The examiner sits behind the patient
flexed at the knee ... and hip. ... If the pelvis drops ... #Gluteus #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
assessment, is best ... babies, but may drop ... the abdomen, the liver ... legs - increased ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam