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Table 3 Anatomy components applied in clinical tests

From: A Delphi consensus study to identify current clinically most valuable orthopaedic anatomy components for teaching medical students

Upper limb

 

Flexor and extensor muscles.

Muscle power testing.

Blood supply of upper limb

Assessing circulation in the upper limb.

Peripheral nerves

Dermatomes, myotomes

Nerve supply of the upper limb.

Assessing neurological function.

Lower limb

 

Abductors of hip

Trendelenberg test

Sciatic/tibial/Common peroneal nerve anatomy

Foot drop

Blood supply of lower limb

Assessing circulation in the lower limb.

Nerve supply of the lower limb.

a. Assessing neurological function.

 

b. Radiculopathies vs peripheral nerve entrapment common and important diagnostic situation

Flexor and extensor muscles

Muscle power testing.