Dermatomes, Myotomes, & Reflexes Flashcards
Dermatome: L1
Groin
Dermatome: L2
Anterior proximal thigh
Dermatome: L3
Medial aspect of distal thigh and knee
Dermatome: L4
Lat aspect of knee and Medial distal leg
Dermatome: L5
Dorsum of foot
Dermatome: S1
Lateral foot
Dermatome: S2
Medial aspect of heel
Myotome: L2
Hip Flexion (Psoas)
Myotome: L3
Knee Extension (Quads) – slightly bent
Myotome: L4
DF/ Inv (Anterior Tibialis) – pull down and out; stab laterally
Myotome: L5
Toe Extension (EHL and EDL)
Myotome: S1
Gastrocnemius/soleus; Eversion (Peroneals) – pull in
Myotome: S2
Toe Flexion (FDL)
Reflex: L3
Patellar Tendon – back of hammer
Reflex: L4
(Patellar Tendon)
Reflex: L5
Medial Hamstring Tendon – on semitendinosus
Reflex: S1
Achilles Tendon – slight dorsiflexion
Dermatome: Groin
L1
Dermatome: Anterior proximal thigh
L2
Dermatome: Medial aspect of distal thigh and knee
L3
Dermatome: Lat aspect of knee and Medial distal leg
L4
Dermatome: Dorsum of foot
L5
Dermatome: Lateral foot
S1
Dermatome: Medial aspect of heel
S2
Myotome: Hip Flexion (Psoas)
L2
Myotome: Knee Extension (Quads) – slightly bent
L3
Myotome: DF/ Inv (Anterior Tibialis) – pull down and out; stab laterally
L4
Myotome: Toe Extension (EHL and EDL)
L5
Myotome: Gastrocnemius/soleus; Eversion (Peroneals) – pull in
S1
Myotome: Toe Flexion (FDL)
S2
Reflex: Patellar Tendon
L3/L4
Reflex: Medial Hamstring Tendon/Semitendinosus
L5
Reflex: Achilles Tendon
S1