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MYOTOMES & DERMATOMES Myotomes
Each muscle in the body is supplied by a particular level or segment of the spinal cord and by its corresponding spinal nerve. Dermatomes ~Greek for"skin cutting" ~An area of the skin supplied by specific nerve fibers.
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Chest wall Abdominal Cavity
MYOTOMES C3-5 Diaphragm C5 Shld ABD C6 Extend Wrist C7 Extend Elbow 3rd Digit C8 Bends fingers T1 Spreads fingers T1-12 Chest wall Abdominal Cavity L1,2 Flex hip L2,3,4 Adducts hip Extends knee L4 Dorsiflex L5 Wiggles Toes S1 Plantar flex S3-5 Pelvic Region
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REFERRED PAIN Pain radiating to another location
Can help diagnose other problems Don’t assume pain is related to specific location
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