Lower limb nerve palsies Flashcards
1
Q
Knee jerk reflex roots
A
L3/L4
2
Q
Ankle jerk reflex roots
A
S1
3
Q
Movements to test L1/L2
A
Hip flexion
4
Q
Movement to test L3/L4
A
Knee extension
5
Q
Movements to test L5/S1
A
Hip extension and knee flexion
6
Q
Movement to test L5
A
Big toe extension
7
Q
Movement to test L4
A
Ankle dorsiflexion
8
Q
Nerve root for ankle plantar flexion
A
S1
9
Q
Nerve roots for muscles on the back of the legs
A
L5 and S1
10
Q
Nerve roots for muscles on the front of the legs
A
L1-L4
