Neurology — Flashcards

_____ are a dysfunction of a spinal nerve root caused by compression, irritation, or injury resulting in: • Dermatomal pain/sensory loss • Motor weakness • Reflex changes

Chronic fatigue syndrome is managed with _____ management, physical activity, diet, CBT, advice regarding flare-ups etc...

Parkinson's disease is typically diagnosed older than _____ years

The biceps reflex is from _____ nerve roots

Parkinson's disease can be diagnosed earlier (40-50yrs) in _____ forms of the disease (~10% of cases)

Which myotome contributes to elbow extension? _____

Which myotome contributes to hip extension?\n_____

Which myotome contributes to shoulder abduction? _____

Which dermatome is the lower neck, above clavicle including upper shoulders & trapezius (acromion)? _____

_____ is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra