Spinal Nerve Anatomy Flashcards
C1
No sensory axons
C2
Back of scalp and adams apple
C3
Back of neck and jugular notch
C4
Clavicle and shoulder tip
C5
Regimental badge patch
C6
Thumb
C7
Middle Finger
T1
Medial forearm
T2
Medial arm and sternal angle
T3
Above nipple on chest
T4
Nipple
T5
Between nipple and Unbilicus
T6
Between nipple and Unbilicus
T7
Between nipple and Unbilicus
T8
Xiphoid process
T9
Below xiphoid process but above umbilicus
T10
Umbilicus
T11
Suprapubic area
T12
Pubic symphisis
L1
Groin/ Hands in pockets
L2
Anterior thigh
L3
Knee
L4
Medial malleous
L5
Dorsum of food
S1
Heel
S2
Posterior knee
S3
Buttock
S4
Perineum
C8
Little finger
S5
Perianal skin
What are the spinal root levels of the femoral nerve?
L2, L3 and L4
What three true dermatomes does the femoral nerve cover?
L2, L3 and L4
What makes up the cervical plexus?
Anterior rami of C1, C2, C3 and C4)
What do the supraclavicular nerves supply?
the skin over the clavicle and the shoulder tip (remember the referred pain from the diaphragm)
What named nerve supplies the skin over the angle of the mandible and some of the external ear?
C2, 3
What nerve root is the subcostal nerve from?
T12 spinal nerve
What nerve roots make up the axillary nerve?
C5 and C6
Which nerve roots make up the musculocutaneous nerve?
C5, C6 and C7