Spinal cord Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 clinical characteristics of damage to the anterior horn cells?
A
Weakness
Fasciculations
Atrophy
Hyporeflexia
2
Q
What peripheral nerve and nerve roots cause the biceps DTR?
A
Musculocutaneous nerve (C5-C6)
3
Q
What peripheral nerve & nerve roots cause the brachioradialis DTR?
A
Radial nerve (C5-C6)
4
Q
What peripheral nerve & nerve roots cause the triceps DTR?
A
radial nerve (C6-C8)
5
Q
What is the recurrence rate of an open neural tube defect?
A
2.5%
6
Q
What are the two main features of Chiari malformation?
A
Cerebellar elongation & protrusion of the foramen magnum into the cervical spinal cord
