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dermatomes, myotomes and reflexes: describe the anatomical basis of assessment of: cutaneous sensation in the dermatomes of the upper limb, motor function, tendon reflexes, and muscle power in the upper limb

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dermatomes of anterior limb (same for posterior)

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typically goes as continuum around limb, with C3 and C4 above shoulder, C5 down lateral arm and forearm, C6 and C7 at hand, C8 back up medial forearm, T1 at axilla

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