Lumbar and Cervical Exam Flashcards
used to assess nerve root pain (radicular pain). patient’s head is turned to the affected side while downward pressure is applied to the top of the patient’s head. Positive when the pain arising in the neck radiates in the direction of the correspondingdermatomeipsilaterally
spurlings test
What cervical nerve is involved with lateral upper arm sensation?
C5
What part of the arm does C6 provide sensation for?
lateral forearm
What cervical nerve is involved with middle finger sensation?
C7
What part of the arm does C8 provide sensation for?
ulnar border of hand
What cervical nerve is involved with medial upper arm sensation?
T1
muscle strength innervation from C7 is responsible for what arm/hand movements?
wrist flexors/extensors, triceps, finger extension
What cervical nerve is responsible for flexion of fingers?
C8
What part of arm have muscle strength innervation from C5/C6?
biceps (5&6) and deltoids (C5)
What reflex is controlled by C5?
biceps
What reflex is controlled by C6?
brachioradialis
What reflex is controlled by C7?
triceps
assess problems in thecorticospinal tract. involves tapping the nail or flicking the terminalphalanxof the middle or ring finger. A positive response is flexion of the terminal phalanx of thethumb
Hoffman’s reflex
What nerves control patellar and achilles tendon reflexes?
patellar- L4 and achilles -S1
What muscles receive innervation from L2-L4)?
hip adductors and quads
