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Spinal Cord Injury by Nerve Root Levels
Spinal Root	Sensory	Motor	Reflex
C4	Acromioclavicular Joint	Respiration	None
C5	Radial Antecubital Fossa	Elbow Flexion	Biceps Reflex
C6	Dorsal Thumb	Wrist Extension	Brachioradialis Reflex
C7	Dorsal
Antecubital Fossa Elbow ... Flexion Biceps ... Thumb Wrist Extension ... Middle Finger Elbow ... Extension Triceps
The inverted or paradoxical triceps reflex consists of flexion of the elbow in response to percussion
or paradoxical triceps ... reflex consists ... flexion of the elbow ... reflex is injured ... #reflex #clinical
 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 ... muscle with extension
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
Yergason's Test ... for biceps tendon ... ER, supination, elbow ... groove indicating biceps ... for biceps tendon
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
- C6, C7, C8 Elbow ... C7 (median) • Extension ... C8 (median) • Extension ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... - C7, C8 • Biceps
Inverted Triceps Reflex 
Triceps reflex testing elicited flexion rather than extension of the forearm. C7 lesion
Inverted Triceps ... Reflex Triceps ... reflex testing ... flexion rather than extension ... #Reflex #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... document response (tests ... decortication), abnormal extensor ... flexed at the elbow
Biceps Load Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform the Biceps Load Test supinate the arm, abduct shoulder
Biceps Load Test ... Load Test supinate ... 90 degrees, and flex ... the elbow to 90 ... resistance against elbow
Bicep muscle injury - Yergason Test - 1. Position patient's elbow at 90 degrees with thumb
Bicep muscle injury ... - Yergason Test ... Position patient's elbow ... patient supinate and flex ... #Yergason #Test
Biceps Tension Test 

To perform the Biceps Tension Test supinate the arm, abduct the shoulder to
Biceps Tension Test ... To perform the Biceps ... Tension Test supinate ... to 90 degrees, flex ... the elbow to 90