FA21 Clinical Exam

Question 1

observations made of upper extremities

Answer 1

Position / guarding of arm
Swelling, deformities, bruising, scars
Skin conditions, pigmentation abnormalities etc.
Areas of muscle wasting

Question 2

physical exams for joints

Answer 2

ROM - active / passive physiological
Ligaments – stability / function
Accessory mvmts

Question 3

physical exams for muscles

Answer 3

Isometric / resisted
Strength
Control
Length / flexibility

Question 4

physical exams for neurological functions

Answer 4

Dermatomes*
Myotomes*
DTR’s *
Biceps C5,6
Brachioradialis C5,6
Triceps C7
Tone, power, co-ordination and balance

Question 5

other physical examination tests

Answer 5

Neurodynamics test
Functional testing
Special tests
palpation

Question 6

physical examination - palpation

Answer 6

Swelling 
Temperature
Tissue changes
Muscle tone
Pulses

Question 7

pulse points in upper limbs

Answer 7

Subclavian - supraclavicular fossa
Axillary
Brachial - in mid arm and cubital fossa
Radial - in snuff box and radial pulse
Ulnar

Question 8

dermatomes of upper limbs

Answer 8

C3,4,5,6,7,8

T1,2

Question 9

C4 is a myotome for..

Answer 9

Shoulder girdle elevation

Question 10

C5 is a myotome for..

Answer 10

shoulder abduction

Question 11

C6 is a myotome for..

Answer 11

elbow flexion

Question 12

C7 is a myotome for..

Answer 12

Elbow extension

Question 13

C8 is a myotome for..

Answer 13

thumb extension, finger flexion

Question 14

T1 is a myotome for..

Answer 14

finger abduction/ adduction

Question 15

to detect C5, C6 reflex I check

Answer 15

biceps or brachioradialis

Question 16

to detect C7 reflex I check

Answer 16

triceps