During a neurologic assessment, a nurse asks a patient to dorsiflex the foot against the resistance of the nurse's hand.The patient is unable to perform this action.Where does this assessment confirm that cord damage has occurred?

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Dorsiflexion of the foot is primarily controlled by the L5 nerve root. If a patient is unable to dorsiflex the foot against resistance, it suggests potential damage or impairment at the L5 level of the spinal cord.

During a Neurologic Assessment, a Nurse Asks a Patient to Dorsiflex