UE Myotomes (C5-T1)
Rules
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Outward/inward movements are switched from Lower Extremity Myotomes
All shoulder movements follow the same levels (i.e. C5 then C6, C7, C8)
Wrist Flexion/Extension are the same levels
Finger Flexion/Extension are the same levels
Joints
Anterior movement
Posterior movement
Shoulder
Flexion: C5
Extension: C6, C7, C8
Elbow
Wrist
Flexion: C5, C6
Flexion:
C6, C7
Flexion (IP jts):
C7, C8
Extension: C6, C7
Extension:
C6, C7
Extension (IP jts):
C7, C8
Fingers
Outward
movement
Abduction: C5
Inward
movement
Adduction:
C6, C7, C8
Lateral Rotation: Medial rotation:
C5
C6, C7, C8
Supination: C6
Pronation: C7, C8
Abduction (lat and med) of 3rd digit
and Abduction/Adduction of digits
2-5 at MCP joints: T1