Dermatomes Flashcards
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dermatomes of lower leg
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L2= side hip
L3= front of thought to wraps inside of knee
-numbness or severe pain
L4= thigh - medial aspect of leg to big toe
L5= 2nd, 3rd, 4th toe
S1= UB channel- 5th pinky toe
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dermatome upper extremites
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C5= lateral aspect of the shoulder
C6= thumb and index fingers
C7= middle finger, ulnar aspect index radial aspect 4th digit
C8= 4th and 5th digit
-if it is a dermatone patient the patient will have a very specific presentation (ie tip of finger feels numb)
-itching, burning, constricting