Herpes Zoster Dermatome Map

Herpes Zoster Dermatome Map – The term “dermatome” is a mix of two Ancient Greek words; “derma” indicating “skin”, and “tome”, indicating “cutting” or “thin section”. It is a location of skin which is innervated by the posterior (dorsal) root of a single spinal nerve. As posterior roots are arranged in sections, dermatomes are. This … Read more

Dermatome Chart L5-s1

Dermatome Chart L5-s1 – The term “dermatome” is a mix of 2 Ancient Greek words; “derma” meaning “skin”, and “tome”, suggesting “cutting” or “thin section”. It is an area of skin which is innervated by the posterior (dorsal) root of a single spinal nerve. As posterior roots are organized in segments, dermatomes are as well. … Read more

Dermatome Chart C6

Dermatome Chart C6 – The term “dermatome” is a combination of 2 Ancient Greek words; “derma” indicating “skin”, and “tome”, implying “cutting” or “thin sector”. It is an area of skin which is innervated by the posterior (dorsal) root of a single back nerve. As posterior roots are organized in sectors, dermatomes are. This is … Read more

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