Anatomy Flashcards
Thumb dermatome
C6
Hip adductors myotomes
L2 L3 (L4)
Knee flexors myotomes
(L4) L5 S1
Toe flexors myotomes
S1 s2
Biceps reflex root
C5 C6
Triceps reflex root
C7
Knee jerk root
L3 L4
What is neuropraxia
Mildest periph nerve injury. Conduction block. Reversible
Sunderland 1
Recovery period Sunderland 1 /neuropraxia peripheral nerve injury
≤3 months
What is axonotmesis
Axons divided but nerve itself intact. Axonal sprouting, Wallerian degeneration. Loss of conduction
(Sunderland 2-4 )
What is neurotmesis
Rupture of nerve, no longer a continuous fiber. Complete division. Needs surgery.
(Sunderland 5 )
Shoulder abduction nerve root
C5
Flexion at elbow nerve root
C5 C6
Wrist extension nerve root
C6
Elbow extension nerve root
C7
Neck flexion myotome
C1 C2
Neck extension myotome
C1 C2
Neck lateral flexion myotome
C3
Shoulder elevation myotome
C4
Shoulder abduction myotome
C5
Elbow flexion myotome
C5 C6
Wrist extension myotome
C6
Elbow extension myotome
C7
Wrist flexion myotome
C7