Dermatomes Flashcards
1
Q
How would you test a L1 dermatome
A
Greater trochanter across quad to groin
2
Q
How would you test L2 dermatome
A
Same as L1 just slightly lower
3
Q
How would you test L3 dermatome
A
Half way down outside of quad across to top of the knee
4
Q
How would you test L4 dermatome
A
Medial calf down to medial melleolus
5
Q
How would you test L5 dermatome
A
Lateral aspect of calf across shin and down to big toe
6
Q
How would you test S1 dermatome
A
Sole of the foot up Achilles and up calf
7
Q
How would you test S2 dermatome
A
Up hamstrings