Testing dermatomes and peripheral nerves Flashcards
1
Q
How is C5 dermatome tested?
A
Proximal third of lateral forearm
2
Q
How is C6 dermatome tested?
A
Tip of thumb
3
Q
How is C7 dermatome tested?
A
Tip of middle finger
4
Q
How is C8 dermatome tested?
A
Ulnar border of little finger
5
Q
How is T1 dermatome tested?
A
Proximal third of medial forearm
6
Q
How is the axillary nerve tested?
A
Upper lateral arm - regimental badge area
7
Q
How is the radial nerve tested?
A
First interdigital space
anatomical snuffbox is less accurate but a valid answer
8
Q
How is the median nerve tested?
A
Index finger
Palm over thenar eminance muscles
9
Q
How is the ulnar nerve tested?
A
Ulnar border of hand
sort of same as C8
10
Q
How is the musculocutaneous nerve tested?
A
Proximal third of lateral forearm
same as C5
