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Dermatomes: Importance in Orthopaedic AssessmentDefinition:%u2022Areas of skin innervated by a single spinal nerve rootSignificance in orthopaedics:%u2022Helps localize nerve root compression or injury%u2022Guides diagnosis in conditions like herniated discs or radiculopathyKey dermatomes to remember:%u2022 C5: Lateral upper arm%u2022 C6: Thumb side of forearm%u2022 C7: Middle finger%u2022 C8: Little finger side of hand%u2022 T4: Nipple level%u2022 L4: Medial lower leg%u2022 S1: Lateral foot