C-Spine and L-Spine Exam Vocab Flashcards
C5 nickname
“Blocker”
C6 nickname
“Begger”
C7 nickname
“Kisser”
C8 nickname
“Grabber”
T1 nickname
“Spock”
C5 tests
motor: deltoid, biceps
reflex: biceps
sensation: lateral upper arm
C6 tests
motor: wrist extensors, biceps
reflex: brachioradialis
sensation: thumb/index finger, “OK” sign
C7 tests
motor: triceps, wrist flexors
reflex: triceps
sensation: middle finger
C8 tests
motor: finger flexors
sensation: ulnar forearm, palmar pinky
T1 tests
motor: finger abduction
sensation: medial elbow
what is the spurling’s maneuver?
patient laterally bends neck and rotates to the affected side; doc applies slight axial loading pressure to the top of the head; if not painful add extension (“look in back pocket”)
pain radiating to upper extremity may indicate recreation of compressed nerve root of C spine
pain in contralateral neck or UE indicates distraction of cervical root
spine flexion causes what kind of compression?
anterior compression of lumbar nerve root
spine extension causes what kind of compression?
posterior element compression, troublesome when you have abnormal posterior elements
L4 tests?
motor: tibialis anterior (invert foot medially)
sensation: medial foot/ankle
reflex: quadriceps “patellar”
L5 tests?
motor: extensor hallucis longus (flex toes up)
sensation: dorsal ankle/foot
