Dermatomes of the chest wall Flashcards
1
Q
What dermatome overlies the nipple area?
A
T4
2
Q
Define a dermatome
A
Area of skin innervated by a single spinal nerve
3
Q
What vertebral level does dermatome C4 lie at and why?
A
T2
Dermatomes C5/T1 descend down the arms during development in the womb
4
Q
What dermatome overlies the umbilicus?
A
T10
5
Q
What dermatome overlies the sternal angle?
A
T2
6
Q
What dermatome overlies the inguinal region?
A
L1
