19 Questions
Which region of the spinal cord has spinal nerves found above the corresponding vertebrae?
Cervical region
What does myotome refer to?
Muscles innervated by axons from a single spinal segment
Where are remaining spinal nerves found, except the C8 spinal nerve?
Below the corresponding vertebrae
What does dermatome refer to?
Area of the skin innervated by the axon from a single segment
What is the peripheral nerve field?
Muscle or areas of skin innervated by axon from an individual peripheral nerve
What does a myotome specifically innervate?
Muscle
What is the significance of the C8 spinal nerve?
It is found below the corresponding vertebrae
Which term refers to the region of the skin innervated by the axon from a single segment?
Dermatome
What is the role of the peripheral nerve field?
Innervating specific skin areas
Which myotome is responsible for ankle dorsiflexion?
L5
Which level is associated with innervation of the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles?
C3
Which classification of incomplete spinal cord injury is associated with damage to the anterior cord?
Anterior Cord Syndrome
What is the classification of spinal cord injury characterized by significant impactful trauma?
Complete SCI
Which myotome is responsible for wrist extensors?
C6
What is the male to female ratio for new cases of traumatic spinal cord injury in Australia?
4:1
Which myotome is responsible for elbow extensors?
C7
Which myotome is responsible for knee extensors?
L4
Which classification of incomplete spinal cord injury is associated with damage to the central cord?
Central Cord Syndrome
What is the classification of spinal cord injury characterized by paralysis of all four limbs?
Tetraplegia
Test your knowledge of spinal cord injury (SCI) with this quiz. Learn about the primary features, prevalence statistics, structural organization, and pathophysiology of SCI. Explore the various classifications and enhance your understanding of neuromuscular rehabilitation.
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