Neurology — Flashcards

Which dermatome corresponds to the lateral arm (deltoid area and lateral biceps)?\n_____

The knee-jerk reflex is from _____ nerve roots

_____ is a protective factor for Parkinson's disease

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

Which myotome contributes to elbow extension? _____

Which dermatome is the nipple level? _____

Which myotome contributes to shoulder abduction? _____

Motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease can be remembered with the mneumonic "_____"

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