Random knowledge for OSCE

Question 1

what myotome is assess in hip felxion

Answer 1

L1/L2

Question 2

what muscle is assessed in hip flexion

Answer 2

iliopsoas

Question 3

what myotome is assessed in hip extension

Answer 3

L5/S1/S2 (inf. gluteal muscles)

Question 4

what muscle is assessed in hip extension

Answer 4

gluteus maximus

Question 5

what myotome is assessed in knee flexion

Answer 5

S1 (sciatic nerve)

Question 6

what muscle is assessed in knee flexion

Answer 6

hamstrings

Question 7

what myotome is assessed in knee extension

Answer 7

L3/L4 (femoral nerve)

Question 8

what muscle is assessed in knee extension

Answer 8

quadriceps

Question 9

what myotome is assessed in ankle dorsiflexion

Answer 9

L4/L5 (deep peroneal nerve)

Question 10

what muscle is assessed in ankle dorsiflexion

Answer 10

tibialis anterior

Question 11

what myotome is assessed in ankle plantarflexion

Answer 11

S1/S2 (tibial nerve)

Question 12

what muscle is assessed in ankle plantarflexion

Answer 12

gastrocnemius, soleus

Question 13

what myotome is assessed in big toe extension

Answer 13

L5 (deep peroneal nerve)

Question 14

what muscle is assessed in big toes extension

Answer 14

extensor hallucis longus

Question 15

what nerve root is the knee-jerk reflex

Answer 15

L3-L4

Question 16

what nerve root is ankle-jerk reflex

Answer 16

S1

Question 17

what nerve root is plantar reflex

Answer 17

L5/S1

Question 18

where is the dermatome L3 located

Answer 18

medial aspect of knee (higher up)

Question 19

where is the dermatome L4 located

Answer 19

medial lower leg

Question 20

where is the dermatome L5 located

Answer 20

lateral lower leg and dorsum of big toe

Question 21

where is the dermatome S1 located

Answer 21

dorsum and lateral aspect of little toe