Which of the Following Is NOT a Common Characteristic of Dermatomes

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of dermatomes?

• A)Can be used clinically to determine area of spinal cord damage
• B)Each dermatome is only served by a single spinal nerve
• C)Complete anesthesia of a single dermatome often requires blocking three adjacent spinal nerves
• D)Dermatomes are designated based on the cranial or spinal nerve that serves that area of the skin
• E)The dermatome serving the face is supplied by the trigeminal cranial nerve

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