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Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Upper Extremity ... - C6, C7, C8 Elbow ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... - C7, C8 • Biceps ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
The inverted or paradoxical triceps reflex consists of flexion of the elbow in response to percussion
reflex consists ... flexion of the elbow ... reflex is injured ... #reflex #clinical ... video #neurology #physicalexam
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Lower Extremity ... and Myotomes Reflexes ... Ankle - S1 • Biceps ... • Cauda Equina Syndrome ... sensory #motor #leg #physicalexam
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
The biceps reflex ... the patient's elbow ... The triceps reflex ... the patient's elbow ... The Babinski reflex
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
Yergason's test for biceps ... ER, supination, elbow ... groove indicating biceps ... Yergasons #Test #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #msk
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Anterior Cord Syndrome ... hyperextension -> Upper extremity ... Primarily Upper Extremity ... bladder and rectal reflex ... signs #symptoms #msk
Biceps Load Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform the Biceps Load Test supinate the arm, abduct shoulder
90 degrees, and flex ... the elbow to 90 ... resistance against elbow ... tendinopathy #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Framework for Lower Extremity ... Unilateral Lower Extremity ... type 1 (reflex ... Bilateral Lower Extremity ... #PhysicalExam #
Biceps Tension Test 

To perform the Biceps Tension Test supinate the arm, abduct the shoulder to
Biceps Tension Test ... to 90 degrees, flex ... the elbow to 90 ... tendinopathy #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Gag reflex ... flexed at the elbow ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam