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Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Lower Extremity ... and Myotomes Reflexes ... : • Knee - L2 ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... #leg #physicalexam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
, T1 (median) Reflexes ... - C7, C8 • Biceps ... spared in this injury ... #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 ... neurodegenerative disorders
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Awareness • Injury ... brainstem Motor/Sensory ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Spinal Cord Disorders ... • Symptoms and signs ... below the site of injury ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... #diagnosis #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

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