Dermatomes of the Abdominal Wall
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Which dermatome is located over the xiphoid process?

  • Dermatome L1
  • Dermatome T12
  • Dermatome T7 (correct)
  • Dermatome T10

What spinal nerve supplies the dermatome located just above the inguinal ligament and symphysis pubis?

  • 10th thoracic nerve
  • 1st lumbar nerve (correct)
  • 12th thoracic nerve
  • 7th thoracic nerve

The cutaneous nerve supply to the anterior abdominal wall is derived from which nerves?

  • Posterior rami of the lower six thoracic and 1st lumbar nerve
  • Anterior rami of the lower six thoracic and 1st lumbar nerve (correct)
  • Posterior rami of the upper six thoracic and 1st lumbar nerve
  • Anterior rami of the upper six thoracic and 1st lumbar nerve

Which dermatome corresponds to the umbilicus?

<p>Dermatome T10 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about dermatomes of the anterolateral abdominal wall?

<p>Dermatome T7 is over the xiphoid process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Skin (Dermatomes)

  • A dermatome is an area of skin primarily supplied by afferent nerve fibers from the dorsal root of a spinal nerve
  • Dermatome T7 is located over the xiphoid process
  • Dermatome T10 is located at the umbilicus
  • Dermatome L1 lies just above the inguinal ligament and the symphysis pubis

Skin (Blood Supply & Venous Drainage)

  • The cutaneous nerve supply to the anterior abdominal wall is derived from the anterior rami of the lower six thoracic and the 1st lumbar nerve

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This quiz covers the dermatomes of the anterolateral abdominal wall, including the areas supplied by nerves T7, T10, and L1.

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