OSCE Innervations Flashcards
Teres Major
Lower Subscapular N.
Pt prone, their arm in small of back above elbow
stabilize opposite shoulder
Teres Minor
Axillary N.
Test lateral rot. of humerus with shoulder at 90/901
Trapezius Superior
Spinal Accessory N
Pt lat flex head, elevate shoulder, and rotate away
Rhomboids
Dorsal Scapular N
pts arm flexed, Apply pressure in circular motion towards flexion and abduction
Latissimus Dorsi
Thoracodorsal N
Medially rotate forearm, stabilize ss shoulder and pull in direction of abduction and flexion
Supraspinatus
Suprascapular N.
Laterally flex head to side being tested, extend, and rotate away
Abduct arm ~15-20 degrees away and press on forearm l-m
stabilize apposite upper arm
Pectoralis major superior
Lateral Pectoral N.
Stabilize opposite shoulder
shoulder at 90 degrees flexion, slight med. rotation, and adducted towad sternum.
Pull in the line of horizontal abduction
Pectoralis Major inferior
Lateral and Medial Pectoral NN.
Stabilize opposite ASIS
Elbow extended, shoulder in flexion, and slight med. rotation
Oblique towards shoulder
Serratus Anterior
Long thoracic N.
“Superman Punch” Stabilize under shoulder, apply pressure S-I, grab distal forearm
Gastrocnemius
Tibial N.
Pt. prone, stabilize calcaneus, test in plantarflexion motion
Psoas
Lumbar plexus
Stabilize opposite ASIS
Pt. foot Up and out.
Put pressure Down and out
Tensor Fascia Lata
Superior Gluteal N.
foot up and in
Stabilize opposite shin
Pull down and in (towards other foot)
Piriformis
Sacral plexus
90/90
stabilize lower leg,
push against thigh
Sartorius
Femoral N.
90/90
pressure in 2 directions
Quadriceps
Femoral N
Fist under thigh
Pressure against leg above ankle
