Spinal Roots Flashcards
1
Q
posterior aspect of shoulder
A
C4
2
Q
lateral aspect of the upper arm
A
C5
3
Q
medial aspect of the lower arm
A
T1
4
Q
tip of the thumb
A
C6
5
Q
tip of the middle finger
A
C7
6
Q
tip of pinky finger
A
C8
7
Q
thorax, nipple level
A
T5
8
Q
thorax, umbilical level
A
T10
9
Q
upper part of the upper leg
A
L2
10
Q
lower medial part of the upper leg
A
L3
11
Q
medial lower leg
A
L4
12
Q
lateral lower leg
A
L5
13
Q
sole of foot
A
S1
14
Q
buttock, thigh and posterior leg
A
S2
15
Q
Reflex grade 0
A
no response
- always abnormal
- lesion in the reflex arc
16
Q
Reflex grade 1+
A
diminished/depressed response
-may or may not be normal
17
Q
Reflex grade 2+
A
active normal response
-normal
18
Q
Reflex grade 3+
A
brisk/exaggerated response
-may or may not be normal