Neuropathies: Nerve Levels and Function Flashcards
Motor, Sensation, and Reflexs for C5
Deltoid, Biceps
Sensation to lateral arm
Reflex: Bicep reflex
Motor, Sensation, and Reflexs for C6
Wrist extension and elbow flexion
Sensation to radial forearm, thumb and index finger
Reflex: Brachioradialis
Motor, Sensation, and Reflexs for C7
Wrist flexion, elbow extension, and finger extension
Sensation to middle finger
Reflex: Tricep
Motor and Sensation for C8
Finger flexion
Sensation to ulnar forearm and pinky finger
Motor and Sensation for T1
Finger abduction
Sensation for medial arm
Radial nerve spinal levels
C5-C8
Median nerve spinal levels
C5-T1
Ulnar nerve spinal levels
C8-T1
Function of Radial Nerve
Motor: Triceps brachii, anconeus, wrist extensors
Sensation: Majority of dorsum of the hand (via posterior interosseus branch) except for the hypothenar portion
Function of Median Nerve
Forearm flexion and pronation
Wrist flexion and radial deviation
Thumb abduction and opposition
Index and middle finger abduction and flexion
Sensation to most of the palmer aspect of the hand except for 1/2 the 4th finger and all 5th finger
Function of the Ulnar Nerve
Innervateds skin and muscles on the ulnar side of the forearm and hand
Deep branch in hand - motor innervation for interosseous muscles and adductor pollicis
Superficial branch in hand - sensory innervation to ring and pinky finger
Common Fibular (Peroneal ) Nerve Spinal Levels
L4-S2
Deep Fibular Nerve Spinal Levels
L4-S2
Posterior Tibial Nerve Spinal Levels
L4-S2
Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Spinal Levels
L2 & L3