SC segments and vertebral no.

Question 1

Fracture on T6 vertebrae

Answer 1

-> T8 spinal cord segment affected (+2)

Question 2

Fracture on T9 vertebrae

Answer 2

-> T12 spinal cord segment affected (+3)

Question 3

Fracture on C7 vertebrae

Answer 3

-> C8 spinal cord segment affected (+1)
○ REMEMBER: There is C8 spinal cord segment but not
C8 vertebrae

Question 4

Lesion on T1 spinal cord segment

Answer 4

C6 vertebrae affected (-2)
○ No C8 vertebrae

Question 5

Lesion on T7 spinal cord segment

Answer 5

T4 vertebrae affected (-3)

Question 6

Lesion on C8 spinal cord segment

Answer 6

C7 vertebrae affected (-1)

Question 7

Lesion on C6 spinal cord segment

Answer 7

C5 vertebrae affected (-1)

Question 8

Herniated nucleus pulposus between C6-C7 vertebrae

Answer 8

C7 spinal nerve affected
○ Cervical: BELOW vertebral level

Question 9

Herniated nucleus pulposus between L2-L3 vertebrae

Answer 9

L3 spinal nerve affected
○ Thoracolumbar: ABOVE vertebral level

Question 10

What specific body parts of the patient do you need to
assess based on the dermatome affected?
● Fracture at 10th thoracic vertebra

Answer 10

spinal cord
segments at L1-L2

Dermatome: area above inguinal line and anterolateral
aspect of the thigh