Myotome Screen Flashcards
1
Q
PART 1- UE MYOTOME TESTING
A
PART 1- UE MYOTOME TESTING
2
Q
What are the ranges of spinal nerves associated with the UE?
A
C1-T1
3
Q
- C1 = _______________
- C2 = _______________
- C3 = _______________
- C4 = _______________
- C5 = _______________
- C6 = _______________
- C7 = _______________
- C8 = _______________
- T1 = _______________
A
- C1 = Capital Flexion
- C2 = Capital Extension
- C3 = Capital Lateral Flexion
- C4 = Shoulder Elevation
- C5 = Shoulder Abduction
- C6 = Elbow Flexion/Wrist Extension
- C7 = Elbow Extension/Wrist Flexion
- C8 = Thumb Abduction
- T1 = Finger ADD/ABD
4
Q
What are the ranges of spinal nerves associated with the LE?
A
L2-S2
5
Q
- L2 = _______________
- L3 = _______________
- L4 = _______________
- L5 = _______________
- S1 = _______________
A
- L2 = Hip Flexion
- L3 = Knee Extension
- L4 = Ankle DF
- L5 = Great Toe Extension
- S1 = Foot Eversion/Ankle PF
6
Q
Why is myotome testing performed?
A
Myotome testing is an essential part of neurological examination when suspecting radiculopathy. Muscle strength in a particular myotome may help in identifying at which level a nerve root compromised.
