Myotomes

Question 1

C1-C2

Answer 1

Neck flexion
* Head slightly flexed
* Pressure to forehead with stabilizing hand between the scapula * Be sure neck does not extend when applying pressu

Question 2

C3

Answer 2

Neck flexion
* Head slightly flexed
* Pressure to forehead with stabilizing hand between the scapula * Be sure neck does not extend when applying pressu

Question 3

C4

Answer 3

Shoulder elevation
* Bring shoulders up to about half of full elevation
* Apply a downward force while patient tries to keep in place
* If done seated have patient push up on thighs

Question 4

C5

Answer 4

Shoulder abduction
* Elevate arms to 70-80 degrees, elbows at 90 degrees
* Apply downward force on humerus
* To prevent rotation place examiners forearms over the patients forearms

Question 5

C6

Answer 5

Elbow flexion
* Arm at the side, elbow at 90 degrees
* Forearm neutral
* Apply downward force

Question 6

C7

Answer 6

Elbow extension
* Arm at the side, elbow at 90 degrees
* Forearm neutral
* Apply upward force

Question 7

C8

Answer 7

Thumb extension
* Extend the thumb to just short of full range
* Apply pressure to bring into flexion

Question 8

T1

Answer 8

Squeeze patients abducted fingers together