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Gowers' Sign on Physical Exam

Seen in this patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)

#Gowers #Sign #PhysicalExam #neurology
Gowers' Sign on ... this patient with Duchenne ... dystrophy (DMD) #Gowers ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... dystrophy #DMD #Duchenne
Gowers' Sign on Physical Exam

Indicative of proximal muscle weakness in muscular dystrophy.

#Gowers #Sign #PhysicalExam #neurology #clinical
Gowers' Sign on ... #Gowers #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #clinical ... dystrophy #DMD #Duchenne
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Polymyositis • Duchenne ... Peripheral #Weakness #Neurology
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
- Sarcoidosis Lower ... Distribution #Upper #Lower ... #RadiologyAssistant
Lower Extremity Nerve Pathologies 

 • Obturator
 • Femoral
 • Common Peroneal
 • Tibial
 • Superior
Lower Extremity ... sarahthelyon #Lower ... #innervation #neurology
Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Findings

Denervation near the target muscle fibers (lower motor neuron disease) results
Upper Versus Lower ... muscle fibers (lower ... #Upper #Lower #MotorNeuron ... Diagnosis #Table #Neurology
Left Atrium
 - The upper posterior border of the heart is formed by the left atrium.
Ventricle - Forms the lower ... Ventricle - The lower ... Cardiac #Chambers #RadiologyAssistant
Ulnar Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Ulnar nerve is the nerve of hand power and control. It
nerve of hand power ... It powers the deep ... roots via the lower ... are reduced in power ... Anatomy #diagnosis #neurology
Left lower lobe atelectasis - There is a triangular density seen through the cardiac shadow.
This must
Left lower lobe ... suggests this is lower ... cannot see the lower ... to bottom, the lower ... Lobar #Collapse #RadiologyAssistant
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
absorption - Lowers ... cholesterol - Lower ... calcium salts - Lower ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... #Pharmacology #Nephrology