ASIA dermatomes/myotomes Flashcards
Dermatomes are graded on a scale of:
0/2-2/2
C5 dermatome
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
C6 dermatome
Dorsum of index finger
C7 dermatome
Dorsum of middle finger
C8 dermatome
Ulnar aspect of palm
T1 dermatome
Medial epicondyle of humerus
Myotomes are graded on a scale of:
0/5-5/5
0/5 grading for a myotome suggests:
Nil muscle activation
3/5 grading for a myotome suggests:
The muscle is able to move against the resistance of gravity only
4/5 grading for a myotome suggests:
The muscle is able to move against mild resistance by the examiner
5/5 grading for a myotome suggests:
Normal power
C5 myotome
Elbow flexion
C6 myotome
Wrist extension
C7 myotome
Elbow extension
C8 myotome
Finger flexion
T1 myotome
Finger abduction
C5 dermatome and myotome
Dermatome = lateral epicondyle of humerus
Myotome = elbow flexion
C6 dermatome and myotome
Dermatome = dorsum of index finger
Myotome = wrist extension
C7 dermatome and myotome
Dermatome = dorsum of middle finger
Myotome = elbow extension
C8 dermatome and myotome
Dermatome = ulnar aspect of palm
Myotome = finger flexion
T1 dermatome and myotome
Dermatome = medial epicondyle of humerus
Myotome = finger abduction
Which dermatome is tested over the lateral epicondyle of the humerus?
C5
Which dermatome is tested over the dorsal aspect of the index finger?
C6
Which dermatome is tested over the dorsal aspect of the middle finger?
C7