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Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
aracteristic "claw hand ... regimental badge" anesthesia ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... #sensory #motor ... #arm #physicalexam
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Lower Extremity Dermatomes ... saddle (perineal) anesthesia ... Commonly caused ... damage to peroneal nerve ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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compression of nerve ... /or genital sensory ... - Emergency Causes ... region (S2-S4 dermatomes ... #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
vasculitis • Sensory ... affects the skin, neurologic ... muscle weakness • Nerves ... often causes arthritis ... gut involvement, abdominal