Spinal cord levels: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 12:02, 24 October 2020

Sensory dermatome by spinal level.

Spinal cord tracts

Lower limb peripheral innervation

Radiculopathy	Motor Deficit	Sensory Deficit	Diminished Reflex
C4	Levator Scapulae & Shoulder elevation
C5	Deltoid & Biceps		Biceps
C6	Brachioradialis & Wrist extension	Thumb Paresthesia	Brachioradialis
C7	Triceps & Wrist flexion	Index/Middle/Ring Paresthesia	Triceps
C8	Index/Middle distal phlnx flexion	Small Finger Paresthesia

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-==Motor Exam==
+==Motor Exam (Myotomes)==
+[[File:Dermatoms alt.png|thumb|Sensory dermatome by spinal level.]]
+[[File:Spinal cord tracts.svg|thumb|Spinal cord tracts]]
+[[File:Lower limb peripheral innervation.png|thumb|Lower limb peripheral innervation]]
 *C3-C5: Diaphragm
 *C5: Shoulder Abduction
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 *S1-S2: Ankle Plantarflexion
 *S2-S4: Anal Sphincter Contraction
+===Reflexes===
+{| class="wikitable"
+|-
+| '''Level<br/>'''
+| '''Reflex<br/>'''
+|-
+| C5<br/>
+| biceps<br/>
+|-
+| C6<br/>
+| brachioradialis
+|-
+| C7
+| triceps
+|-
+| L3
+| quadriceps
+|-
+| S1
+| achilles tendon
+|-
+| S2,3,4
+| bulbocavernosus, anal wink
+|}
 ==Sensory Exam==
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 *S2-S4 Perineal Region
-==Spinal Reflex Exam==
+{{Cervical radiculopathy table}}
-*C6 Biceps
-*C7 Triceps
-*L4 Patellar
-*S1 Achilles
+==See Also==
+*[[Sensory exam]]
-==Source==
+==References==
-*Netter's Atlas
+<references/>
-*Rosen's 2013, Chapter 43- Spinal Injuries- Tables 43-3,43-4
-[[Category:Neuro]]
+[[Category:Neurology]]