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how can you differentiate c7 radiculopathy from a radial neuropathy? tr…

Question

how can you differentiate c7 radiculopathy from a radial neuropathy?
triceps muscle test
triceps reflex
wrist flexor muscle test
finger extensor muscle test

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

C7 radiculopathy affects the nerve root that innervates wrist flexors, while radial neuropathy impacts nerves controlling wrist/finger extensors, triceps, and the triceps reflex. Wrist flexor weakness is specific to C7 radiculopathy, whereas the other tests would be abnormal in both conditions or only radial neuropathy.

Answer:

C. Wrist flexor muscle test