LE dermatomes, myotomes, DTRs Flashcards
1
Q
Dermatome: L1
A
superior lateral thigh along the iliac crest
2
Q
Dermatome: L2
A
anterior mid thigh
3
Q
Dermatome: L3
A
Medial aspect of the knee
4
Q
Dermatome: L4
A
medial leg near medial malleoulus
5
Q
Dermatome: L5
A
lateral leg near fibular head
6
Q
Dermatome: S1
A
inferior to lateral malleolus
7
Q
Dermatome: S2
A
medial aspect of popliteal fossa
8
Q
Dermatome: S3, S4, S5
A
Perineal region
9
Q
Myotome: L2, L3
A
hip flexion
10
Q
Myotome: L3, L4
A
knee extension
11
Q
Myotome: L4, L5
A
ankle dorsiflexion or inversion
12
Q
Myotome: L5, S1
A
hip extension, knee flexion, or ankle eversion
13
Q
Myotome: S1, S2
A
ankle plantar flexion
14
Q
DTR: L2, L3, L4
A
knee jerk
15
Q
DTR: L5, S1
A
medial hamstring reflex