Myotomes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a myotome?
A
defined as a group of muscles innervated by a single spinal nerve root.
2
Q
C1-C2 Myotome
A
Cervical Flexion
3
Q
C3 Myotome
A
Cervical Side/Lateral Flexion
4
Q
C4 Myotome
A
Scapular Elevation
(Shoulder Shrug)
5
Q
C5 Myotome
A
Shoulder Abduction
6
Q
C6 Myotome
A
Elbow Flexion (C5-C6)
and
Wrist Extension
7
Q
C7 Myotome
A
Elbow Extension and Wrist Flexion
8
Q
C8 Myotome
A
Thumb Extension
9
Q
T1 Myotome
A
Finger abduction/adduction
10
Q
L1-L2 Myotome
A
Hip Flexion
11
Q
L3 Myotome
A
Knee Extension
12
Q
L4 Myotome
A
Ankle Dorsiflexion
13
Q
L5 Myotome
A
Big Toe Extension
14
Q
S1 Myotome
A
Plantar Flexion
15
Q
S2 Myotome
A
Knee Flexion
