Cardiac and respiratory Reflexes Flashcards
1
Q
Heart - Efferent
A
Spasms - Intercostal T1-T4 ventrally
Tension - Periaxial muscles on left T1-T4
2
Q
Heart - Afferent
A
Pain/sensitivity
- center and left anterior chest
- radiation down medial aspect of arm and forearm including 4th and 5th digit (from T2)
3
Q
Heart - Craniosacral
A
Mainly GI symptoms
- nausea
- colicky pains in epigastrium
In advanved cases, mild asthmatic reaction can be seen
4
Q
Respiratory - Efferent
A
- Trapezius
- SCM
- Scalenes
- Pecs
- Diaphragm
- Levator Scapulae
- Periaxials C5-C7, T2-T6
5
Q
Respiratory - Afferent
A
Distinct “alteration” of sensation of skin at
- Neck
- Throat
- Shoulders
6
Q
Respiratory - Craniosacral
A
- GI upsets - Hypermotility, Hyperacidity, flatulence
- Cardiac arrythmias (alternating brady/tachycardias)
- Cough
- Headache
- Flushing of face
7
Q
Heart- Roots
A
C1-T5
8
Q
Respiratory- Roots
A
C5-T6
