Which of the following best describes what a dermatome represents? The relative area of the somatosensory cortex devoted to each body part The area of proprioreceptors that innervate specific spinal segments The smallest distance between two points that can be discriminated between across the surface of the body The area of skin innervated by each spinal segment The somatosensory receptors responsible for sensing vibrations

Which of the following best describes what a dermatome represents? The relative area of the somatosensory cortex devoted to each body part The area of proprioreceptors that innervate specific spinal segments The smallest distance between two points that can be discriminated between across the surface of the body The area of skin innervated by each spinal segment The somatosensory receptors responsible for sensing vibrations

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

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Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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Question

Which of the following best describes what a dermatome represents?
The relative area of the somatosensory cortex devoted to each body part
The area of proprioreceptors that innervate specific spinal segments
The smallest distance between two points that can be discriminated between across the
surface of the body
The area of skin innervated by each spinal segment
The somatosensory receptors responsible for sensing vibrations

Expert Solution

Step 1: Introduction to the topic

Dermatomes;

They are specific regions of skin supplied by individual spinal nerves, and understanding dermatomes is crucial for diagnosing sensory and neurological issues.