This week we will be covering the motor exam
You will need a reflex hammer and to memorize the muscles and their myotomes in the ICE booklet. Also consider referring to the ASIA worksheet above for main myotomes.
We will be covering
inspection
tone/ synergy patterns
reflexes
power exam
gait patterns
how to differentiate UMN from LMN patterns/lesions
Please be prepared to be quizzed on CN exam from last week.
We will also be examining real patients with neurological findings
approximate timetable:
8-830: wheel decide quiz of CN's
830-1000: review of motor exam
10-1100: break/practice
11-1200: ward/ wrap up/ review next week
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