Lower Limb Exam Myotomes Flashcards
1
Q
Hip Flexion
A
L2 and L3
Psoas and Iliacus
2
Q
Hip Extension
A
L5, S1 and S2
Gluteus Maximum
3
Q
Hip ABduction
A
L4, L5 and S1
Gluteus medius, Minimus, sartorius and Tensor fasciae latae
4
Q
Hip ADDuction
A
L2, L3 and L4
Adductor Longus, Brevis and Magnus
5
Q
Knee Flexion
A
L5 and S1
Hamstrings
6
Q
Knee Extension
A
L3 and L4
Quadraceps Femoris
7
Q
Ankle Plantar Flexion
A
S1 and S2
8
Q
Ankle Dorsiflexion
A
L4 and L5
Tibialis anterior, Extensor digitorum longus and Extensor hallucis longus
9
Q
Tarsal Joint Eversion
A
L5 and S1
10
Q
Tarsal Joint Inversion
A
L5 and S1
11
Q
Standing up on toes
A
S1
12
Q
Standing up on Heels
A
L4 and L5
13
Q
Squat and Stand again
A
L3 and L4
14
Q
Knee Jerk
A
L3 and L4
15
Q
Ankle Jerk
A
S1 and S2
