MSPT System Examination Flashcards
1
Q
What motions correspond to each spinal level from C1-T1 for resistive testing?
A
C1: Cervical rotation C2-C4: Shoulder elevation C5: Shoulder abduction C5-C6: Elbow flexion C6: Wrist extension C7: Elbow extension C7: Wrist flexion C8: Thumb extension T1: Finger adduction
2
Q
What innervation levels are being tested when assessing biceps, Brachioradialis and triceps DTRs?
A
Biceps: C5
Brachioradialis: C6
Triceps: C7
3
Q
What areas of the skin correspond to C2-T1 dermatomes?
A
C2: Posterior head C3: Posterior-lateral neck C4: AC joint C5: Lateral arm C6: Lateral forearm and thumb C7: Middle finger C8: Little finger and ulnar border of the hand T1: Medial forearm
4
Q
What innervation levels are tested with heel walking?
A
L4-L5
5
Q
What innervation levels are tested with toe walking?
A
S1
6
Q
What innervation levels are tested with SLRs?
A
L4-S1
7
Q
What motions correspond to each spinal level from L1-S1 for resistive testing?
A
L1-L2: Hip flexion L3-L4: Knee extension L4-L5: Ankle dorsiflexion L5: Great toe extension S1: Ankle plantarflexion
8
Q
What innervation levels are being tested when assessing patellar and Achilles DTRs?
A
L4 = patella S1 = Achilles
9
Q
What areas of the skin correspond to L2-S5 dermatomes?
A
L2: Anterior thigh L3: Middle third of anterior thigh L4: Patella and medial malleolus L5: Fibular head and dorsum of foot S1: Lateral and plantar aspect of foot S2: Medial aspect of posterior thigh S3-S5: Perianal area
