Neurology Examination Quiz

The dermatome L5 corresponds to which anatomical landmark?

• The big toe

• The Knee

• The little toe

• The lateral malleolus

Which of the following would cause Romberg's test to be positive (ONLY when the eyes are closed)?

• Upper motor neuron lesion

• Lower motor neuron lesion

• Cerebellar lesion

• Peripheral neuropathy

When testing power of shoulder abduction, patient holds their arms in position but are unable to push against resistance

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which nerve root does the patella tendon reflex correspond to?

• L2, L3

• L3, L4

• S1, S2

• T9, T10

What is the 'Babinski' response?

• Upgoing plantars

• Downgoing plantars

• No response

The gait associated with which condition is described as - shuffling, stooped posture, minimal arm movement

Which spinal tracts are found in the circled area of the spinal cord?

• Dorsal columns

• Corticospinal tract

• Spinothalamic tract

Which type(s) of sensation do they carry?

• Pain

• Proprioception

• Vibration

• Light touch

Which dermatome does the area the arrow is pointing to correspond to?

• C4

• C6

• T2

• C8

Hypotonia is an upper motor neuron sign

• True

• False