C-Spine myotomes Flashcards
1
Q
what is a myotome
A
a set of muscles inverted by a single spinal root
2
Q
why are myotomes checked
A
assess spinal cords injury and identify at what level
3
Q
C1/C2
A
neck flexion
4
Q
C3
A
neck side flexion
5
Q
C4
A
shoulder shrugging
6
Q
how long contraction be held for
A
5 seconds
7
Q
what is proper patient position
A
sitting
8
Q
do you test both sides
A
yes
9
Q
C5
A
shoulder abduction
10
Q
C6
A
elbow flexion and wrist extension
11
Q
C7
A
elbow extension and writs flexion
12
Q
C8
A
thumb extension
13
Q
T1
A
finger abduction
