examination - upper limb neuro Flashcards
1
Q
steps of upper limb neuro examination?
A
inspection
tone
power
reflexes
sensation
proprioception
coordination (finger nose, dysdiadochokinesis)
2
Q
power?
A
shoulder abduction/adduction (chicken)
elbow flexion/extension (boxer)
wrist extension/flexion (motorbike)
finger extension/flexion (flat out)
finger abduction (index/pinkie push in)
thumb abduction (supinate, thumbs up, keep them up)
3
Q
sensation areas?
A
C5 - lateral arm
C6 - palmar side of thumb
C7 - palmar side of middle finger
C8 - palmar side of little finger
T1 - medial arm