Lower Limb Neurological Examination Flashcards
1
Q
Hip flexion
A
Iliofemoral nerve
L1-2
2
Q
Hip extension
A
Sciatic nerve
L5-S1
3
Q
Knee flexion
A
Sciatic S1
4
Q
Knee extension
A
Femoral nerve
L3-S4
5
Q
Ankle dorsiflexion
A
Deep peroneal
L4-5
6
Q
Ankle plantar flexion
A
Tibial nerve
S1-2
7
Q
Great toe extension
A
Deep peroneal nerve
L5
8
Q
MRC scale for muscle power
A
M0- paralysis
M1- flicker of muscle activity
M2- power can not overcome gravity
M3- able to move against gravity, not resistance
M4- movement against resistance (slight)
M4+- movement against resistance (submaximal)
M5- normal power
9
Q
Knee reflex
A
Femoral nerve
L3/4- kick the door
10
Q
Ankle reflex
A
Tibial nerve
S1-2- in the shoe
