Dermatomes of the Chest Wall Flashcards
1
Q
define a dermatome
A
an area of skin supplied by nerves from a single spinal root
2
Q
whick dermatomes innervate the upper limbs?
A
C5-T1
3
Q
what is the dermatome overlying the sternal angle?
A
T2
4
Q
what is the dermatome overlying the nipple area?
A
T4
5
Q
what is the dermatome overlying the umbilicus?
A
T10
6
Q
what is the dermatome overlying the inguinal region?
A
L1
