radiculopathies

Question 1

presentation of C4 radiculopathy

Answer 1

sensory changes over the shoulder region
weakness in shoulder elevation

Question 2

C5 radiculopathy presentation

Answer 2

sensory changes over lateral arm and deltoid region
weakness in shoulder abduction

Question 3

C6 radiculopathy

Answer 3

decreased sensation over dorsal aspect of the thumb and index finger
- make a six with your thumb and index

Question 4

C7 radiculopathy presentation

Answer 4

sensory changes over the middle finger and palm of hand and possibly triceps weakness
pain radiates down posterior arm to the dorsum of the hand

Question 5

C8 radiculopathy presentation

Answer 5

ring and little finger sensory loss
(8- date- wedding)

Question 6

T4 dermatome landmark

Answer 6

nipples
T4 at teat pore

Question 7

T5 dermatome

Answer 7

inframammary fold

Question 8

T10 dermatome

Answer 8

umbilicus
bellybutTEN

Question 9

L1 dermatome

Answer 9

inguinal ligament
L for ligament 1 for inguinal

Question 10

L4 dermatome

Answer 10

knee caps
down on alL 4s

Question 11

L5 dermatome

Answer 11

big toes, dorsum of foot (except lateral)
L5= largest of the 5 toes

Question 12

S1 dermatome

Answer 12

lateral foot and small toe
S1= smallest one

Question 13

S2,3 dermatome

Answer 13

genitalia