Question

Correctly identify and label the dermatome(s) represented by the statement(s) associated with them.

A) Cervical dermatome (C5-C8)
B) Thoracic dermatome (T12)
C) Lumbar dermatome (L4-S2)
D) Sacral dermatome (S2-S5)

Answer 1

The dermatomes represented are cervical (C5-C8), lumbar (L4-S2), and sacral (S2-S5).

Step-by-step explanation:

The dermatomes represented by the given statements are:

• Cervical dermatome (C5-C8): This includes the medial surface of the forearm and extending out to the fingers.
• Thoracic dermatome (T12): This dermatome is not represented in the given statements.
• Lumbar dermatome (L4-S2): This includes the pelvic region and the anterior leg.
• Sacral dermatome (S2-S5): This includes the sciatic nerve, which extends across the hip joint and can cause sciatica.