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1
Q

What is a myotome?

A

A group of muscles that a single spinal nerve innervates.

2
Q

What is the myotome of C5?

A

Elbow flexors

3
Q

What is the myotome of C6?

A

Wrist extensors

4
Q

What is the myotome of C7?

A

Elbow extensors

5
Q

What is the myotome of T1?

A

Intrinsic hand muscles

6
Q

What is the myotome of L2?

A

Hip Flexors

7
Q

What is the myotome of L3?

A

Knee Extensors

8
Q

What is the myotome of L4?

A

Ankle dorsiflexors

9
Q

What is the myotome of L5?

A

Long toe extensors.

10
Q

What is the myotome of S1?

A

Ankle plantar flexors.