L dermatomes

Question 1

L1

Answer 1

posteriorly includes the skin lateral to L1 vertebra and wraps anteriorly to the groin and pelvic girdle area superior to the inguinal canal

Question 2

L2

Answer 2

anteriorly covers the thigh inferior to the inguinal canal

Question 3

L3

Answer 3

evenly spaced between L2 and L4, extending down the medial aspect of the thigh and leg

Question 4

L4

Answer 4

anteriorly curves from the lateral aspect of the thigh to the medial aspect of the leg and foot. Includes the knee, medial surface of big toe, and medial malleolus

Question 5

L5

Answer 5

anteriorly curves from the lateral aspect of the thigh to the medial aspect of the leg and foot. Includes the knee, medial surface of big toe, and medial malleolus