Spinal Reflexes and Movement Assessment

The video tutorial demonstrates a comprehensive physical examination focusing on walking alignment, muscle strength, lumbar and hip flexion, palpation, sensation, reflexes, and radiculopathy tests. It includes detailed instructions for assessing plantar and dorsiflexors, lumbar spine flexion, hip movements, and reflexes like patellar and Achilles. The tutorial also covers palpation of key anatomical landmarks and concludes with back extension assessments.

What is the primary focus when the subject is asked to walk on their toes?

• Alignment of the spine

• Strength in plantar flexors

• General appearance

• Strength in dorsiflexors

What is the focus when the subject is asked to walk on their heels?

• Alignment of the spine

• Strength in plantar flexors

• Strength in dorsiflexors

• General appearance

During the lumbar spine assessment, which movement is NOT evaluated?

• Rotating the torso

• Leaning backward

• Bending forward

• Jumping

Which anatomical landmark is NOT palpated during the examination?

• Spinous processes

• Gluteal muscles

• Knee cap

• Iliac crest

What is tested when the subject is asked to extend their knee?

• L2 Hip flexion

• L3 Knee extension

• S1 Plantar flexion

• L4 Dorsiflexion

Which spinal level is tested by big toe extension?

• L2

• L3

• L4

• L5

What is the primary concern when palpating the sacral sulcus?

• Testing reflexes

• Checking for alignment

• Evaluating strength

• Assessing discomfort

Which reflex is associated with the L4 spinal level?

• Achilles reflex

• Patellar reflex

• Triceps reflex

• Biceps reflex

What is the purpose of the slump test?

• To evaluate radiculopathy

• To check for plantar flexion

• To assess hip joint flexibility

• To test knee strength

Which movement is NOT part of the hip joint assessment?

• Jumping

• Hip flexion

• External rotation

• Internal rotation