Myotomes Flashcards
1
Q
Definition
A
Segmental innervation of muscles
Nerves from 2 adjoining spinal segments govern a specific joint movement
***Check for weakness
2
Q
Shoulder abduction
A
C5-6
3
Q
Elbow flexion
A
C5-6
4
Q
Elbow extension
A
C7-C8
5
Q
Forearm pronation
A
C6-7
6
Q
Wrist extension
A
C6-7
7
Q
Hand intrinsics
A
C8, T1
8
Q
Hip flexion, internal rotation, adduction
A
L2-3
9
Q
Hip extension, external rotation, abduction
A
L4-5, S1
10
Q
Knee extension
A
L3-4
11
Q
Knee flexion
A
L5, S1
12
Q
Ankle dorsiflexion
A
L4-5
13
Q
Ankle plantarflexion
A
S1-2
14
Q
Inversion (both dorsal and plantar foot muscles)
A
L4-5
15
Q
Eversion
A
L5, S1
