Dermatomes and Myotomes Flashcards
1
Q
C6 dermatome
A
Thumb
2
Q
C7 dermatome
A
Middle finger
3
Q
C8 dermatome
A
Pinky (ring and little finger)
4
Q
T4 dermatome
A
Nipple level
5
Q
T10 dermatome
A
Umbilicus level
6
Q
L4 dermatome
A
Big toe
7
Q
S1 dermatome
A
Lateral heel
8
Q
Where can you pick up clear dermatomal losses
A
Extreme ends/frontiers/autonomous zones. Axial lines/border between non-adjacent dermatomes
9
Q
Testing biceps reflex involves which spinal nerves?
A
C5 and C6
10
Q
Testing brachioradialis reflex involves which spinal nerve?
A
C6
11
Q
Testing triceps reflex involves which spinal nerve?
A
C7
12
Q
Testing patellar reflex involves which spinal nerve?
A
L4
13
Q
Testing Achilles reflex involves which spinal nerve?
A
S1
14
Q
C5 is a heavier innervator of abductors? T/F
A
True
15
Q
C6 is a heavier innervator of flexors? T?F
A
True