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Dermatomes/Myotomes
Nerve Root Dermatomes and Myotomes based on Magee
| Nerve Root | Dermatome | Myotome |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | Vertex of skull | None |
| C2 | Temple, Forehead, Occiput | Longus colli, SCM, Rectus capitis |
| C3 | Neck, Posterior cheek, Temporal area, prolongation forward under mandible | Trapezius, Levator scapulae |
| C4 | Shoulder area, clavicular area, Upper scapular area | Trapezius, Splenius capitis |
| C5 | Deltoid area, Anterior aspect of entire arm to base of thumb | Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Deltoid, Biceps |
| C6 | Anterior arm, Radial side of hand to thumb and index finger | Biceps, Supinator, Wrist extensors |
| C7 | Lateral arm and forearm to index, middle, and ring fingers | Triceps, Wrist flexors |
| C8 | Medial arm and forearm to middle, ring, and pinky fingers | Ulnar deviators, thumb extensors, thumb adductors |
| T1 | Medial side of forearm to base of pinky finger | No weakness noted |
| L1 | Back, Over trochanter and groin | None |
| L2 | Back, front of thigh to knee | Psoas, Hip adductors |
| L3 | Back, Upper buttock, Anterior thigh and knee, Medial lower leg | Psoas, Quadriceps, Thigh atrophy |
| L4 | Medial buttock, Lateral thigh, Medial leg, Dorsum of foot, Big Toe | Tibialis anterior, Extensor hallucis |
| L5 | Buttock, Posterior and lateral thigh, Lateral aspect of leg, Dorsum of foot, Medial half of sole, First, second, third toes | Extensor hallucis, Peroneals, Gluteus medius, Dorsiflexors, Hamstring and calf atrophy |
| S1 | Buttock, Thigh, and Leg posterior | Calf and hamstring, Wasting of gluteals, Peroneals, Plantar flexors |
| S2 | Buttock, Thigh, and Leg posterior | Calf and hamstring, Wasting of gluteals, Peroneals, Plantar flexors |