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T & O Nerve roots L3-S1
motor functions, tests, reflexes, sensory zones
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Health Care
Graduate
04/02/2011

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L3 nerve root governs the Extension of Quadriceps, what's a functional test to check this NRoot?
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Squat down and rise
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We can test the L3 nerve root by squatting down and rising, because it governs which motor function?
Definition
Extension of Quads
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We can test the L4 nerve root by Walking on our heels, because it governs which motor function?
Definition
Dorsiflexion of ankle
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L4 nerve root governs the Dorsiflexion of the ankle, what's a functional test to check this NRoot?
Definition
Walk on heels
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L5 nerve root governs the dorsiflexion of the Great toe, what's a functional test to check this NRoot?
Definition
walk on heels, toes up
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We can test the L5 nerve root by walking on our heels, because it governs which motor function?
Definition
Dorsiflexion of Great toe
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We can test the S1 nerve root by Standing on our toes, because it governs which motor function?
Definition
plantarflexion of ankle
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S1 nerve root governs the plantarflexion of ankle, what's a functional test to check this NRoot?
Definition
walk on toes
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Nerve roots L4 (primarily) and L3 (secondarily) are responsible for which motor reflex?
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Patellar tendon reflex
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L5 nerve root is responsible for which reflex?
Definition
Medial hamstring
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S1 nerve root is responsible for which reflex?
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Achilles tendon reflex
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The lateral thigh and medial femoral condyle are the dermatomal sensory zone for which nerve root?
Definition
L3
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the medial leg and medial ankle are the dermatomal sensory zone for which nerve root?
Definition
L 4
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The lateral leg and dorsum of foot are the dermatomal sensory zone for which nerve root?
Definition
L5
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The sole of the foot and lateral ankle are the dermatomal sensory zone for which nerve root?
Definition
S1
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