Week 3+4 - Lumbar Spine Ax + Tx Flashcards
1
Q
What are the neuro tests for the LS?
A
Slump test
Straight Leg Raise
2
Q
List the LL myotomes
A
L2 - hip flexion L3 - knee extension L4 - dorsiflexion L5 - great toe extension S1 - eversion, contract buttock, knee flexion S2 - knee flexion, toe standing
3
Q
What reflexes can you test for LL?
A
Knee Jerk (L3-4 - Femoral nerve Ankle Jerk (S1-2) - Tibial nerve