SSEPs Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
fasciculus gracilis -
correct answer ✅#1
fasciculus cuneatus -
correct answer ✅#2
Where are the median nerve stimulating electrodes placed for
SSEPs? -
correct answer ✅Anode midline at the wrist near the wrist crease;
cathode 2-3 cm proximal between the tendons
Where are the ulnar nerve stimulating electrodes placed for SSEPs?
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, SSEPs Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
correct answer ✅Anode at medial aspect of wrist just proximal to
the pisiform; cathode 2-3 cm proximal along the FCU tendon
What are alternative upper stimulation sites? -
correct answer ✅- Median at the antecubital fossa
- Ulnar at the ulnar notch of the elbow
- Axilla (anterior arm pit)
Where are the popliteal fossa electrodes placed? -
correct answer ✅Active: midline of the posterior knee crease;
reference: about 10 cm proximal
Where are posterior tibial electrodes placed? -
correct answer ✅Medial ankle posterior to the medial malleolus
What are alternative lower stimulation sites? -
correct answer ✅- Popliteal Fossa
- Peroneal stimulation at the lateral knee (medial to biceps femoris
tendon) behind fibular head
- Peroneal stimulation at the anterior ankle/foot
Answers 2026
fasciculus gracilis -
correct answer ✅#1
fasciculus cuneatus -
correct answer ✅#2
Where are the median nerve stimulating electrodes placed for
SSEPs? -
correct answer ✅Anode midline at the wrist near the wrist crease;
cathode 2-3 cm proximal between the tendons
Where are the ulnar nerve stimulating electrodes placed for SSEPs?
-
, SSEPs Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
correct answer ✅Anode at medial aspect of wrist just proximal to
the pisiform; cathode 2-3 cm proximal along the FCU tendon
What are alternative upper stimulation sites? -
correct answer ✅- Median at the antecubital fossa
- Ulnar at the ulnar notch of the elbow
- Axilla (anterior arm pit)
Where are the popliteal fossa electrodes placed? -
correct answer ✅Active: midline of the posterior knee crease;
reference: about 10 cm proximal
Where are posterior tibial electrodes placed? -
correct answer ✅Medial ankle posterior to the medial malleolus
What are alternative lower stimulation sites? -
correct answer ✅- Popliteal Fossa
- Peroneal stimulation at the lateral knee (medial to biceps femoris
tendon) behind fibular head
- Peroneal stimulation at the anterior ankle/foot