Through physical examination, neurologists can easily determine which spinal nerve has been damaged and at what level in the spinal cord an injury has occurred due to mapping out the various sensory regions called
A) projection fibers.
B) ganglia.
C) dermatomes.
D) association fibers.
E) commissural fibers.

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Dermatomes are specific areas of skin that are innervated by sensory fibers from a single spinal nerve root. Neurologists use the concept of dermatomes to determine the level of spinal cord injuries or nerve damage by identifying areas of sensory loss or change.

Through Physical Examination, Neurologists Can Easily Determine Which Spinal Nerve