Anatomy Exam 5; Upper arm Pt 4
dermatome
are of skin supplied by a single spinal n
upper extremity usually supplied by
brachial plexus C5-T1
some areas in the axilla supplied by
some thoracic spinal nerves T2-T5
Example of clinical importance of dermatomes
referred pain on left from MI
C4 dermatome
supraclavicular and upper shoulder region
C5 dermatome
upper lateral arm and shoulder
dermatome
are of skin supplied by a single spinal n
upper extremity usually supplied by
brachial plexus C5-T1
some areas in the axilla supplied by
some thoracic spinal nerves T2-T5
Example of clinical importance of dermatomes
referred pain on left from MI
C4 dermatome
supraclavicular and upper shoulder region
C5 dermatome
upper lateral arm and shoulder
