Dermatomes, Myotomes, Reflexes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a dermatome
A
dermatome is an area of skin supplied by a single nerve root
2
Q
C1 dermatome
A
Vertex of the skull
3
Q
C2
A
posterior head
4
Q
C3
A
posterior lateral neck
5
Q
C4
A
acromioclavicular joint
6
Q
C5
A
lateral arm
7
Q
C6
A
lateral forarm and thumb
8
Q
C7
A
palmar distal phalanx , middle finger
9
Q
C8
A
little finger and ulnar border of hand
10
Q
T1
A
medial forearm
11
Q
T2
A
medial side of upper arm to medial elbow , pec and mid scapular area
12
Q
T3-T6
A
Upper thorax
13
Q
T5-T7
A
costal margin
14
Q
T8-T12
A
abdomen and lumbar region
15
Q
L1
A
back trochanter, groin
16
Q
L2
A
back, front of the thigh too knee
17
Q
L3
A
back, upper buttock, anterior thigh and knee medial lower leg
18
Q
L4
A
Medial buttock, lateral thigh, medial leg, dorsum of foot, big toe