Testing myotomes Flashcards
1
Q
C5 action?
A
Shoulder abduction and external rotation Elbow flexion (bending elbow)
2
Q
C6 action?
A
Wrist extension (stopping traffic)
3
Q
C7 action?
A
Elbow extension (straightening arm) Finger flexion (poiting down at knuckle)
4
Q
C8 action?
A
Thumb extension (away from palm) Finger flexion (poiting down at knuckle)
5
Q
T1 action?
A
Finger abduction
6
Q
L1/L2 action?
A
Hip flexion (lift straight leg forwards)
7
Q
L3 action?
A
Knee extension (straighten a bent leg)
8
Q
L4/L5 action?
A
Ankle dorsiflexion (flex foot)
9
Q
L5 action?
A
Big toe extension (point upwards)
10
Q
S1 action?
A
Ankle plantarflexion (point foot)
11
Q
S4 action?
A
Bladder and rectum motor supply
12
Q
Which myotome performs shoulder abduction and external rotation?
A
C5
13
Q
Which myotome performs elbow flexion?
A
C5
14
Q
Which myotome performs wrist extension?
A
C6
15
Q
Which myotome performs elbow extension?
A
C7
