limbs and trunk
Last reviewed 12/2022
The standard scheme of examining limbs and trunk in a neurological examination is:
- motor system:
- general inspection:
- skin
- posture
- muscle bulk
- abnormal movement
- fasciculations
- tone
- power:
- test power for different movements
- plantar flexion and dorsiflexion can be tested by the patient walking on tip toes and on his heels.
- reflexes
- coordination:
- finger nose test
- rapid alternating movements
- hand shake
- foot tap, etc.
- sensory system:
- light touch
- pin prick
- cold
- vibration
- joint position sense:
- especially distally
- stereognosis, graphaesthesia