Dermatomes & Myotomes Flashcards
C2 dermatome
Occiput and the top part of the neck
C3 dermatome
Lower part of the neck to the clavicle
C4 dermatome
Area just below the clavicle
C5 dermatome
Lateral arm at and above the elbow
C6 dermatome
Forearm and the radial (thumb) side of the hand
C7 dermatome
Middle finger
C8 dermatome
Medial aspect of the hand
T1 dermatome
Medial side of the forearm
T3 to T12 dermatomes
Chest and back to the hip girdle
T4 dermatome
Nipples
T10 dermatome
Umbilicus
T12 dermatome
Just above hip girdle
L1 dermatome
Hip girdle and groin area
L2 and L3 dermatomes
Front part of the thighs
L4 and L5 dermatomes
Medial and lateral aspects of the lower leg
S1 dermatome
Heel and the middle back of the leg
S2 dermatome
Back of the thighs
S3 dermatome
Medial side of the buttocks
S4 - S5 dermatomes
Perineal region
S5 dermatome
Skin immediately at and adjacent to the anus
C5 myotome
Elbow flexors/Biceps
C6 myotome
Wrist extensors
C7 myotome
Elbow extensors/Triceps
C8 myotome
Long finger flexors