Dermatomal maps are important clinically because they
A) can be used to check for motor function.
B) locate the position of cranial nerves.
C) can be used to help locate nerve damage.
D) indicate what muscles are innervated by each spinal nerve.
E) can be used to detect cranial nerve damage.

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Dermatomal maps are used to help locate nerve damage by showing the areas of skin innervated by the sensory fibers of each spinal nerve.

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