Question
What is the dermatome of the area indicated in the image below?
| A. |
L4 |
| B. |
L5 |
| C. |
S1 |
| D. | S2 |
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Correct Answer � A Explanation |
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The cutaneous innervation of the lower limb is derived: a. Mainly from segments L1 to L5 and S1 to S3 of the spinal cord; and b. Partly from segments T12 and S4.
Medial malleolus and the medial aspect of the leg region
It has a proximal nerve with proximal root value.
The nerve is called saphenous nerve.
It is supplied by the L4 dermatome