Myotomes and Their Functions

Flashcards that cover the myotomes and their corresponding functions in muscle movement.

L1 Myotome

N/A

L2 Myotome

Responsible for hip flexion.

L3 Myotome

Responsible for knee extension.

L4 Myotome

Responsible for ankle dorsiflexion.

L5 Myotome

Responsible for big toe extension.

S1 Myotome

Responsible for ankle plantar flexion or eversion.

S2 Myotome

Responsible for toe flexion or knee flexion.