examination - upper limb neuro Flashcards

1
Q

steps of upper limb neuro examination?

A

inspection
tone
power
reflexes
sensation
proprioception
coordination (finger nose, dysdiadochokinesis)

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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)

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3
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sensation areas?

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C5 - lateral arm
C6 - palmar side of thumb
C7 - palmar side of middle finger
C8 - palmar side of little finger
T1 - medial arm

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