Understanding dermatomes and myotomes can be challenging.
This guide provides a simplified approach to learning these concepts through movement and dance.
Myotomes of the Upper Limb
C1 - C2
Actions: Neck flexion and neck extension.
Technique: Perform twice in a dance move.
C3
Action: Neck lateral flexion.
Technique: Perform this move twice.
C4
Action: Shoulder elevation.
Technique: Single movement.
C5
Actions: Shoulder abduction and elbow flexion.
Technique: Creative dance step involved.
C6
Actions: Elbow flexion and wrist extension.
Technique: Add a body wave.
C7
Actions: Elbow extension and wrist flexion.
Technique: Add flair by sticking your butt out.
C8
Actions: Thumb extension and finger flexion.
T1
Action: Finger abduction.
Myotomes of the Lower Limb
L1, L2, L3
Action: Hip flexion.
Technique: Perform three and four movements.
L4
Action: Knee extension.
Technique: Repeat twice on each side.
L5
Action: Ankle dorsiflexion.
Technique: Simplified version by sticking foot out; salsa move for flair.
S1
Actions: Ankle flexion, ankle plantar flexion.
S2
Action: Knee flexion.
S3, S4
Action: Anal wink.
Dermatomes
C5
Test: Tap your shoulder.
C6
Test: Use the pad of your thumb.
C7
Test: Use the pad of your middle finger.
C8
Test: Use the pad of your little finger.
T1
Test: Medial forearm.
T4
Test: Nipple.
T10
Test: Umbilicus.
L1
Test: Groin crease.
L4
Test: Medial foot.
L5
Test: Dorsum of the foot.
S1
Test: Lateral foot.
S3 - S5
Test: Perineum.
Conclusion
Review and practice these movements and tests to effectively remember dermatomes and myotomes. Add creativity through dance to enhance learning and retention.