Nerve Root Dermatomes, Myotomes, Reflexes, and Paraesthesias Flashcards
C1 Dermatome
Vertex of skull
C2 Dermatome
Temple, forehead, occiput
C3 Dermatome
Entire neck, posterior cheek, temoral area, prolongation forward under mandible
C4 Dermatome
Shoulder area, clavicular area, upper scapular area
C5 Dermatome
Deltoid area, anterior aspect of entire arm to base of thumb
C6 Dermatome
Anterior arm, radial side of hand to thumb and index finger
C7 Dermatome
Lateral arm and forearm to index, long, and ring fingers
C8 Dermatome
Medial arm and forearm to long, ring, and little fingers
C1 Myotome
None
C2 Myotome
Longus colli, sternocleidomastoid, rectus capitis
C3 Myotome
Trapezius, splenius capitis
C4 Myotome
Trapezius, levator scapulae
C5 Myotome
Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, deltoid, biceps
C6 Myotome
Biceps, supinator, wrist extensors
C7 Myotome
Triceps, wrist flexors (rarely wrist extensors)
C8 Myotome
Ulnar deviators, thumb extensors, thumb adductors (rarely, triceps)
Biceps/Brachioradialis Reflex Root
C5/C6
Triceps Reflex Root
C7
C3 Paresthesias
Cheek, side of neck
C4 Paresthesias
Horizontal band along clavicle and upper scapula