MYOTOME TESTING

Question 1

Procedure for testing myotomes:

Answer 1

-have patient isometrically old test position against a strong resistive force

-resistance applied should be held for a min of 5 seconds

-assess myotome above, at and below the suspected level; compare between limbs and within limbs; compare bilaterally

Question 2

Sign of an abnormal test result for myotome testing

Answer 2

weakness or difficulty to maintain an isometric position

Question 3

C3

Answer 3

cervical lateral flexion

Question 4

C4

Answer 4

shoulder elevation

Question 5

C5

Answer 5

shoulder abduction

Question 6

C6

Answer 6

elbow flexion and wrist extension

*ex: getting ready to shoot a bball

Question 7

C7

Answer 7

elbow extension and wrist flexion

*ex: shooting the bball

Question 8

C8

Answer 8

thumb extension, finger flexion

ex: excitement after shooting the ball (clenching fist)

Question 9

T1

Answer 9

finger abduction and adduction

ex: wagging finger back and forth

Question 10

Do T2 and L1 have associated myotomes?

Answer 10

no

Question 11

L2

Answer 11

hip flexion

Question 12

L3

Answer 12

knee extension

Question 13

L4

Answer 13

ankle dorsiflexion; ankle inversion

Question 14

L5

Answer 14

great toe extension

Question 15

S1

Answer 15

hip extension; ankle plantar flexion; ankle eversion

Question 16

S2

Answer 16

knee flexion, ankle plantar flexion