shoulder movements (segmental supply)
Last reviewed 01/2018
In the neurological examination, the following movements and their power should be tested:
- testing abduction - C5, 6 - ask the patient to abduct his arms with his elbows flexed. Ask the patient to resist when the examiner pushing down on his arms.
- testing adduction - C6, 7, 8 - again ask the patient to abduct his arms with his elbows flexed. This time ask the patient to try and lower his elbows to his sides whilst the examiner resists.