Dermatome Chart
The diagram shows the areas of the skin (dermatomes) that carry sensations such as touch, pain, temperature and position sense through specific nerves to the brain. These nerves, known as sensory nerves, provide electrical feedback signals to nerves that are designated by the numbers on the diagram. Interference of these sensory nerves is found in various conditions. It should be noted here that these and other sensory nerve-related conditions have been shown to respond well to chiropractic adjustments, which improve nerve signaling to these dermatomes.