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Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Syndrome Wrist drop ... nerve in the radial ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory ... #motor #arm #physicalexam
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Medical Emergency ... Neuropathy - Foot drop ... Commonly caused ... damage to peroneal nerve ... #neurology #sensory
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... Rheumatology - Leg ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... Pathway #Child #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
flexors of the legs ... extensors of the arms ... • Infectious causes ... brain and/or optic nerve ... #management #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
proximal weakness, arms ... > legs 5. ... Brain stem/Cranial nerve ... - Repetitive nerve ... #management #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
vasculitis • Sensory ... /leg claudication ... primary condition MEDIUM ... muscle weakness • Nerves ... tract, and often causes
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
sought from a senior ... babies, but may drop ... pressure in the arms ... and legs - increased ... #Examination #Peds
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... threat Cranial Nerves ... brainstem Motor/Sensory ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology