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Elbow movements (segmental supply)

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Testing flexion (C5,6) - ask the patient to bend his elbow and not let you straighten it out. Be careful when releasing your pulling force so the patient does not punch himself in the eye.

Testing extension (C6,7,8) - from a position where his elbow is bent ask the patient to straighten his arm whilst you resist.

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