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Ch. 13 The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes
Martini - Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 11th Edition
Martini, Nath, Bartholomew11th EditionFundamentals of Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780136874089Non è quello che usi tu?Cambia libro di testo
Capitolo 13, Problema 7

A sensory region monitored by the posterior rami of a single spinal segment is
(a) A ganglion
(b) A fascicle
(c) A dermatome
(d) A ramus

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Understand the key terms in the question: a 'sensory region' refers to an area of the body that receives sensory input, and 'posterior rami' are branches of spinal nerves that innervate specific regions.
Recall that each spinal nerve splits into anterior and posterior rami; the posterior rami primarily innervate the muscles and skin of the back.
Recognize that a 'dermatome' is a specific area of skin innervated by sensory fibers from a single spinal nerve segment, which includes the posterior rami.
Eliminate options that do not represent sensory regions: a 'ganglion' is a cluster of nerve cell bodies, a 'fascicle' is a bundle of nerve fibers, and a 'ramus' is a branch of a nerve, not a sensory region itself.
Conclude that the correct term for a sensory region monitored by the posterior rami of a single spinal segment is a 'dermatome'.

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