Nerve Roots and Their Reflexes/Actions Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Diaphragm
A
C3, 4, 5 keep the diaphragm alive
2
Q
shoulder muscles, elbow flexion
A
C5
3
Q
brachioradialis hand extension
A
C6 (bending the wrist back)
4
Q
tricep reflex
A
(C6) C7
5
Q
spreading fingers
A
T1
6
Q
patellar reflex/knee jerk reflext
A
(L3) mainly L4
7
Q
biceps and brachioradialis reflexes
A
C5 and C6
8
Q
plantar flexion/ankle jerk reflex
A
S1
9
Q
hip flexion
A
L2
10
Q
dorsiflexion of foot
A
L4
11
Q
bladder, bowel, sex organs, anus, and other pelvic muscle
A
S3, 4, 5
