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Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
and Myotomes Reflexes ... : • Knee - L2 ... Ankle - S1 • Biceps ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... #physicalexam
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
It is a clear sign ... the pupillary reflex ... pathway injury. ... Pupillary #Defect #Neurology ... Pupils #MacrusGunn #PhysicalExam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Upper Extremity ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... spared in this injury ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
and left side should ... The examiner should ... The biceps reflex ... The triceps reflex ... or bed with the legs
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Awareness • Injury ... • Examine for signs ... wrists clenched; legs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... flexors of the legs ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... diagnosis #management #neurology