Use this map to trace symptoms back to their spinal source.
| Region | Abbreviation | # of Nerves | Key Body Regions Controlled | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | C1–C8 | 8 | Neck, diaphragm, shoulders, arms, hands | | Thoracic | T1–T12 | 12 | Chest, upper back, abdominal muscles | | Lumbar | L1–L5 | 5 | Lower back, hips, front of thighs, knees | | Sacral | S1–S5 | 5 | Buttocks, back of legs, feet, bowel/bladder | | Coccygeal | Co1 | 1 | Tailbone area |
To understand how these nerves interact with the rest of the body, medical professionals rely on two primary types of "maps": Dermatomes: What They Are & Locations - Cleveland Clinic
Each spinal nerve supplies a strip of skin. Memorize these key landmarks:
The spinal cord is divided into five distinct regions, each responsible for specific body parts. While the spinal cord itself usually ends at the upper lumbar vertebrae (L1 or L2), the nerve roots continue downward to exit at their designated levels. Physiopediahttps://www.physio-pedia.com Dermatomes - Physiopedia
A medical student trying to understand a T10 spinal cord injury.
Spinal Cord Nerve Map [exclusive] Jun 2026
Use this map to trace symptoms back to their spinal source.
| Region | Abbreviation | # of Nerves | Key Body Regions Controlled | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | C1–C8 | 8 | Neck, diaphragm, shoulders, arms, hands | | Thoracic | T1–T12 | 12 | Chest, upper back, abdominal muscles | | Lumbar | L1–L5 | 5 | Lower back, hips, front of thighs, knees | | Sacral | S1–S5 | 5 | Buttocks, back of legs, feet, bowel/bladder | | Coccygeal | Co1 | 1 | Tailbone area | spinal cord nerve map
To understand how these nerves interact with the rest of the body, medical professionals rely on two primary types of "maps": Dermatomes: What They Are & Locations - Cleveland Clinic Use this map to trace symptoms back to their spinal source
Each spinal nerve supplies a strip of skin. Memorize these key landmarks: While the spinal cord itself usually ends at
The spinal cord is divided into five distinct regions, each responsible for specific body parts. While the spinal cord itself usually ends at the upper lumbar vertebrae (L1 or L2), the nerve roots continue downward to exit at their designated levels. Physiopediahttps://www.physio-pedia.com Dermatomes - Physiopedia
A medical student trying to understand a T10 spinal cord injury.