Myotomes Flashcards
1
Q
the portion of an embryonic somite from which skeletal musculature is produced
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myotomes
2
Q
Testing for gross muscular movement within the designated myotome will allow you to know if the myotome is weak
- If a particular myotome is weak, you should specifically examine each muscle innervated by this nerve root.
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Myotomes
3
Q
Cervical Myotomes
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- C1/C2-neck flexion/extension
- C3-neck lateral flexion
- C4-shoulder elevation
- C5-shoulder abduction
- C6-elbow flexion/wrist extension
- C7-elbow extension/wrist flexion
- C8-thumb extension
- T1-finger abduction
4
Q
Lumbar Myotomes
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- L2-hip flexion
- L3-knee extension
- L4-ankle dorsi-flexion
- L5-great toe extension
- S1-ankle plantar-flexion
- S2-knee flexion
