Lab #2 - Brachial Plexus + Reflex Testing PDF

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Brachial Plexus + Reflex Testing...

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KRS 421: Upper Extremity Assessment (SAVE AS PDF AFTER) LAB: Brachial Plexus pg 27 + Reflex Testing 1-1 to 1-3

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For the dermatomes: Write out the area of skin, not the nerve listed in the table! watch YT example

2.

For myotomes: write out the motion tested, not the nerves listed! watch YT example

3.

Reflexes: List the tendon tested and which part of hammer you use. Watch YT example

C4 has been completed as an example of what you need to write for the subsequent nerve roots.

Nerve Root:

Dermatomes: (write the area of skin in your own words)

Myotomes: (write the motion you test)

Reflex:

C4

Over the upper traps and chest

Resisted scapular elevation

NONE

C5

Over the deltoid and bicep

Resisted deltoid abduction

Biceps brachii tendon

C6

Over the lateral Resisted elbow Brachioradialis tendon forearm and flexion thumb

C7

Over the anterior side of the middle finger Over the medial part of the hand

C8

T1

Resisted triceps Triceps brachii extension tendon

Resisted thumb NONE abduction or opposition

Over the Resisted finger NONE medial forearm abduction...