Week 5 - Dermatomes and Myotomes of Upper and Lower Limbs Flashcards
(38 cards)
Which dermatome map divides the skin into blocks?
Foerster
Which dermatome map splits the fingers?
Foerster
Which dermatome map divides the hand between the fingers?
Keegan and Garrett
Where would you test C1 dermatome?
The top of the head
Where would you test C2 dermatome?
The occipital protuberance
Where would you test C3 dermatome?
The supraclavicular fossa
Where would you test C4 dermatome?
The acromioclavicular joint
Where would you test C5 dermatome?
The regimental patch
Where would you test C6 dermatome?
Tip of the thumb, palmar side
Where would you test C7 dermatome?
Tip of the middle finger, palmar side
Where would you test C8 dermatome?
Tip of the little finger, palmar side
Where would you test T1 dermatome?
Mid-medial anterior forearm
Where would you test T2 dermatome?
Apex of the axilla
What action would you use to test C4 myotome?
Elevating the shoulders
What action would you use to test C5 myotome?
Abduction of the shoulder
What action would you use to test C6 dermatome?
Flexion of the elbow
What action would you use to test C7 myotome?
Extension of the forearm at the elbow
What action would you use to test C8 myotome?
Flexion of the fingers
What action would you use to test C1 myotome?
Abduction of the fingers
Which dermatome map divides the skin into strips?
Keegan and Garrett
Which dermatome is tested in line with the nipple?
T5
Where is T10 dermatome tested?
In line with the umbilicus
Where is T12 dermatome tested?
Supra-pubis - i.e. Just above the pubic area
Where is L1 dermatome tested?
Hip/upper anterior thigh
