Upper limb neuro examination Flashcards
1
Q
What are you looking for on inspection of arm?
A
scars, wasting, involuntary movements, fasiculations, tremor
2
Q
Whats the screening tests for upper motor neuron?
A
push down one arm, pronator drift.
3
Q
What is the difference between spasticity and rigidity?
A
Spasticity is velocity dependent - the faster you move the limb the worse it is, therefore spastic catch. Rigidity is velocity independent.
4
Q
Shoulders abduction nerve roots
A
C5
5
Q
Shoulders adduction nerve roots
A
C6/7
6
Q
Elbow flexion nerve roots
A
C5/6
7
Q
Elbow extension nerve roots
A
C7
8
Q
Wrist extension nerve roots
A
C6
9
Q
Wrist flexion nerve roots
A
C6/7
10
Q
Fingers extension nerve roots
A
C7
11
Q
Fingers abduction nerve roots
A
T1
12
Q
Thumb abduction nerve roots
A
C8/T1
13
Q
Biceps reflex nerve root
A
C5/6
14
Q
Triceps reflex nerve root
A
C7
15
Q
Supinator reflex nerve root
A
C6
