How would you assess the C5 myotome? check sensation of lateral shoulder check s

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How would you assess the C5 myotome?

check sensation of lateral shoulder

check sensation of thumb

check strength of shoulder flexion

check strength of elbow flexion

none of the above are true

The Neck Compression Test and Spurling’s Compression Test can be used to rule out:

cervical fracture

cervical radiculopathy

cervical strain

both A and B

none of the above are true

A.

check sensation of lateral shoulder

B.

check sensation of thumb

C.

check strength of shoulder flexion

D.

check strength of elbow flexion

E.

none of the above are true

The Neck Compression Test and Spurling’s Compression Test can be used to rule out:

A.

cervical fracture

B.

cervical radiculopathy

C.

cervical strain

D.

both A and B

E.

none of the above are true

Explanation / Answer

1. Q). E. none of the above are true

C5 myotome (group of muscles innervated by a single spinal nerve root) is associated with shoulder abduction.

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