Dermatomes + Myotomes Flashcards
What are the three layers during the development of the nervous system?
ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm
What is a dermatome?
the area of skin innervated by a single spinal cord segment (sensory neurons, dorsal root)
Key test point of dermatome C2?
1cm lateral to occipital protuberance or 3cm behind the ear
Key test point of dermatome C3?
supraclavicular fossa at midclavicular line
Key test point of dermatome C4?
over the acromioclavicular line
Key test point of dermatome C5?
lateral (radial) side of the cubital fossa just proximal to elbow crease
Key test point of dermatome C6?
thumb, dorsal surface, proximal phalanx
Key test point of dermatome C7?
middle finger, dorsal surface, proximal phalanx
Key test point of dermatome C8?
little finger, dorsal surface, proximal phalanx
Key test point of dermatome T1?
medial (ulnar) side just proximal to medial epicondyle of humerus
Key test point of dermatome T2?
apex of axilla
Key test point of dermatome T4?
nipple line at the midclavicular line
Key test point of dermatome T10?
umbilicus midclavicular line
Key test point of dermatome T12?
midpoint of the inguinal ligament
Key test point of dermatome L1?
midway distance between the key sensory points for T12 + L2
Key test point of dermatome L2?
anterior-medial thigh at mid thigh level