Medical Student: Conducting a NM Exam- Inspection-Inspection

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Proper exposure during inspection is important for evaluating various muscle conditions. Muscle atrophy, hypertrophy, abnormal movements, and posture are key factors to consider. Muscle atrophy can be observed in neuromuscular disorders, with patterns indicating proximal or distal involvement. Symmetry of muscle atrophy should be examined by comparing affected and unaffected limbs. Muscle hypertrophy without exercise can occur in conditions like myotonia congenita or dystonia. Pseudohypertrophy, resembling muscle hypertrophy but actually fat or connective tissue, can be seen in congenital myopathies. Abnormal posture, influenced by nerve entrapments or pain, should be noted. Fasciculations, fine muscle twitches, require careful observation and tapping to detect.

Keywords

muscle atrophy

muscle hypertrophy

pseudohypertrophy

abnormal posture

fasciculations