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Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
is the nerve of elbow ... extension. ... and elbow joints ... drop: ECRB and ECU ... extension) but
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Motor Function Shoulder ... - C6, C7, C8 Elbow ... Jerk - C7, C8 • Biceps ... spared in this injury ... sensory #motor #arm
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Neuropathy Elbow ... extensionshoulder ... forearm supination → wrist ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
forearm supination → wrist ... rotation → elbow ... extension → neck ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
and left side should ... The examiner should ... or spinal root injury ... the patient's elbow ... a pin from the periphery
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... The Extensor ... extends from the elbow ... relevant body parts ... #msk
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
of patient - Shoulders ... compression over elbows ... - Wrists in neutral ... hourly - No peripheral ... shins to prevent extension