Physical Exam Flashcards
Positive Thomas test is if
CL hip flexes withoutknee extension indicating tight iliopsoas, seen in Snapping hip syndrome/Dancer’s hip
Exclusively L4
Iliopsoas, vastus medialis
Exclusively S1
Gastrocnemius
Foot dorsiflexion innervation
Tibiailis anterior - innervated by deep peroneal nerve L4/5
Knee extension, quadriceps innervation
Femoral nerve L2-4
Foot inversion innervation
Tibialis Posterior - innervated by Tibial nerve L4/5
What is the key nerve root for: elbow flexors?
C5
What is the key nerve root for: wrist extensors?
C6
What is the key nerve root for: Elbow extensors?
C7
What is the key nerve root for: Finger flexors?
C8
What is the key nerve root for: Finger abductors (little finger)?
T1
What is the key nerve root for: hip flexors?
L2
What is the key nerve root for: knee extensors?
L3
What is the key nerve root for: ankle dorsiflexors?
L4
What is the key nerve root for: long toe extensors?
L5