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Median Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Median nerve is the nerve of pre-axial hand function; pinch, delicate
Median Nerve Anatomy ... tunnel compression ... • Carpal tunnel ... tunnel compression ... #Anatomy #diagnosis
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
nerve in the radial ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... sensory #motor #arm ... #physicalexam
Ulnar Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Ulnar nerve is the nerve of hand power and control. It
Ulnar Nerve Anatomy ... It is the post axial ... leaves the cubital tunnel ... forearm sensation • Compression ... #Anatomy #diagnosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
 •
due to severe compression ... of nerve roots ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test ... #CaudaEquina
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Nerves: Brainstem ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... Decerebrate posturing: Arms ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam