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Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Reflexes: • ... • Cauda Equina Syndrome ... Commonly caused ... stopping walking (vascular ... #diagnosis #neurology
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Dermatomes and Myotomes ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... "waiter's tip" position ... #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
The test is positive ... are unable to flex ... A positive test ... #clinical #video ... #hip #physicalexam
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
The test is positive ... are unable to flex ... A positive test ... #clinical #video ... #hip #physicalexam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Locked-in syndrome ... previous gaze position ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis ... necrosis of the femoral ... ↑ 24-hour urine ... dexamethasone suppression test
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
When the diagnosis ... checked for red reflex ... This reflex is not ... The femoral pulses ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam