Neuroanatomy · Nervous System · Hard
Sclerotome
Meaning: Region of bone and deep tissue supplied by a single spinal nerve segment.
In practice: Rotator cuff pain is often referred to the lateral upper arm, following the C5 deep pain pattern.
Quick check
Two questions on related neuroanatomy words.
Words like sclerotome come up in the daily game
One medical word a day, then a quick three-question quiz. Free on iPhone, or play in your browser on Android and computer.