Dermatomes And Myotomes Of The Lower Limb Flashcards
1
Q
What is a myotome?
A
Muscle action innervated by a single myotome segment.
2
Q
What is the role of L2 myotome?
A
Innervates Hip flexion.
3
Q
What is the role of the L3 myotome?
A
Innervates hip adduction.
4
Q
What is the role of the L4 myotome?
A
Innervates knee extension.
5
Q
What is the role of the L5 myotome?
A
Innervates Dorsiflexion.
6
Q
What is the role of S1 myotome?
A
Innervates plantarflexion?
7
Q
What is the role of the S2 myotome?
A
Innervates plantarflexion.
8
Q
What is a dermatome?
A
