Segemental Patterns Of Nerve Root Lesions

Question 1

What reflex test would C5 innervate?

Answer 1

Biceps tendon

Question 2

What area is sensory innervated by C5 nerve root?

Answer 2

Lateral aspect of arm

Question 3

What is the segmental and peripheral innervation of Supraspinatus?

Answer 3

C4,5,6

Suprascapular nerve

Question 4

When comparing a C5 nerve root verses axillary nerve lesion what is the sensation differences?

Answer 4

C5 root sensory is the lateral arm

Axillary is the lateral deltoid

Question 5

What muscles are motor innervated by C6 nerve root?

Answer 5

Biceps
Brachioradialis
Wrist extensors

Question 6

What muscle is tests the reflex of C6 nerve root?

Answer 6

Brachioradialis

Question 7

What is the area of sensation of the C6 nerve root?

Answer 7

Lateral aspect of the forearm

Question 8

What is the motor tests performed for C7 nerve root?

Answer 8

Forearm extension
Wrist Flexion
Finger extension

Question 9

What tendon is tested for reflex of C7 nerve root?

Answer 9

Triceps tendon

Question 10

What is the area of sensation for the C7 nerve root?

Answer 10

Middle finger

Question 11

What is the motor test for the C8 nerve root?

Answer 11

Finger Flexion

Question 12

What is the reflex test for C8 nerve root?

Answer 12

Finger tap reflex

Question 13

What is the area of sensation for C8 nerve root?

Answer 13

Medial aspect of forearm

Question 14

What is the motor test for T1 nerve root?

Answer 14

Finger abduction and adduction

Question 15

What is the reflex test for T1 nerve root?

Answer 15

None

Question 16

What is the area of sensation for T1 nerve root?

Answer 16

Medial aspect of arm

Question 17

What muscles would C5 nerve root motor innervate?

Answer 17

Supraspinatus
Deltoid
Biceps
Brachioradialis