This is really cool Dr. Schaefer! I love the moves, the mnemonics and the music. You taught in 6 mins what most professors spend 2 hours doing. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Thank you, Dr. Schaefer. I first learned this from you in first-year anatomy at MSU. Now I'm a PGY-1 in FM studying for COMLEX Level 3 and am thankful this video is up on UA-cam. This dance has stuck with me over the years. Not only has it helped with many exams but also when caring for patients.
I've been struggling to remember/understand the myotomes for months for my upcoming ED primary exam. I was about ready to throw in the towel and accept i'll probably get any myotome question wrong. YOur dance helped me memorise them in less than 20 mins. You are the best
Today my attending told Juniors to go and see the video. I came here straight away! 100% worth it what an awesome way to learn one of the most difficult topic.
I am glad mam literally..... Since last year I was trying to learn this myotome and Dermatomes way hard.... But i am not able too...... Today uh made this so easy that i can't even imagine..... May God give you everything you want ☺.... You are the best 👍💯
I believe you have some incorrect info, as you say L4 does knee extension. To my professional knowledge, L3 activates quads and does knee extension. L4, therefore, activates Tib Ant for dorsiflexion. L5 does big toe extension by Extensor Hallucis Longus.
Thank you for bringing up the fact that myotomes aren't black and white. Although myotomes are often taught as actions innervated by a single spinal level, multiple spinal nerves are often involved. The quads are innervated by the femoral nerve which is derived from L2, L3 and L4, so in reality, all three of those nerves contribute to knee extension. The dorsiflexors of the foot are innervated by the deep fibular nerve, which is derived from L4, L5, S1 and S2. Usually the spinal level that contributes most significantly is described, however this varies from resource to resource. Long story short, it depends on the resource that you are referencing as to the spinal level that is highlighted. I used Netter's.
This is super creative! I love coming up with creative things to remember class information so I’m glad I came across this while studying my dermatomes and myotomes for my final tomorrow! 😁
Its true... myotomes are not black and white, since each action is performed from the contributions of multiple spinal levels. There are many resources out there that offer slightly different spinal levels or slightly different action. We teach knee extension as L4 to keep it consistent with patellar reflex testing, which is also L4. Bottom line is you can adapt the choreographer to meet your own needs, but hopefully the video at least gives you a baseline to make it your own. Thanks for addressing this important issue.
Thank you for bringing up the fact that myotomes aren't black and white. Although myotomes are often taught as actions innervated by a single spinal level, multiple spinal nerves are often involved. The quads are innervated by the femoral nerve which is derived from L2, L3 and L4, so in reality, all three of those nerves contribute to knee extension. The dorsiflexors of the foot are innervated by the deep fibular nerve, which is derived from L4, L5, S1 and S2. Usually the spinal level that contributes most significantly is described, however this varies from resource to resource. Long story short, it depends on the resource that you are referencing as to the spinal level that is highlighted. I used Netter's. I have also noticed the spinal levels given tend to differ depending on whether the resource is intended for physical therapists versus physicians. I teach at a medical school, hence the reason I went with a more physician based resource. My guess is that L4 is highlighted as the knee extension myotome to keep it consistent with the patellar reflex being used to test L4.
At the university where I teach, we only request that students memorize some of the more clinically relevant dermatomes. Since the dermatomes are distributed in a pretty segmental pattern (with exception to the upper and lower limbs) we figure if you know a few, you can fill in the blanks regarding the rest of the pattern. It is generally the upper and lower limbs that students struggle with the most. Thanks for asking.
Thank you for your time doing this videos Iam student in physical therapy and i study from your videos to my final exams Thanks good my marks was excellent I wish you doing more videos and say your Instagram to follow you
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This is really cool Dr. Schaefer! I love the moves, the mnemonics and the music. You taught in 6 mins what most professors spend 2 hours doing. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Exactly!
Very big fan of you two
Thank you, Dr. Schaefer. I first learned this from you in first-year anatomy at MSU. Now I'm a PGY-1 in FM studying for COMLEX Level 3 and am thankful this video is up on UA-cam. This dance has stuck with me over the years. Not only has it helped with many exams but also when caring for patients.
That is so awesome to hear! Thank you!
I've been struggling to remember/understand the myotomes for months for my upcoming ED primary exam. I was about ready to throw in the towel and accept i'll probably get any myotome question wrong.
YOur dance helped me memorise them in less than 20 mins. You are the best
That is so awesome to hear! I'm glad it helped!
This is legit the coolest thing I have ever seen. Hats off to you.
All schools should implement this learning approach. Genius!
Thanks!
I wish I had a Professor like you in my University. So dedicated, so energetic ❤ Thank you a dozen times to make it so easy to remember. 😌
This is truly fantastic! Thank you so much! I love the clips at the end. It really makes me wanna be one of your best friends. ❤
This is awesome !! Super easy and fun ❤
Thank you for such a hilarious and entertaining way of learning dermatomes and myotomes!!!
Waoooo..I cudnt stop myself frm commenting....she is some dancer....respect to her
Today my attending told Juniors to go and see the video. I came here straight away! 100% worth it what an awesome way to learn one of the most difficult topic.
I’m flattered! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. It would be so helpful if we could save this video. I believe your settings are "it's made for kids" which doesn't allow for saving :(
I am glad mam literally..... Since last year I was trying to learn this myotome and Dermatomes way hard.... But i am not able too...... Today uh made this so easy that i can't even imagine..... May God give you everything you want ☺.... You are the best 👍💯
I'm really glad it helped!
You have incredible energy !!!
Thanks! I love sharing my energy to help make anatomy more fun.
cant believe I wasted so much time on these when this video existed in the world. bless your soul 🫶
Brilliant!! Thanks for this. Love your dancing!
I appreciate you so much 🤣 this is a much better version of the dance I learned in school
Thanks!
I believe you have some incorrect info, as you say L4 does knee extension. To my professional knowledge, L3 activates quads and does knee extension. L4, therefore, activates Tib Ant for dorsiflexion. L5 does big toe extension by Extensor Hallucis Longus.
Thank you for bringing up the fact that myotomes aren't black and white. Although myotomes are often taught as actions innervated by a single spinal level, multiple spinal nerves are often involved. The quads are innervated by the femoral nerve which is derived from L2, L3 and L4, so in reality, all three of those nerves contribute to knee extension. The dorsiflexors of the foot are innervated by the deep fibular nerve, which is derived from L4, L5, S1 and S2. Usually the spinal level that contributes most significantly is described, however this varies from resource to resource. Long story short, it depends on the resource that you are referencing as to the spinal level that is highlighted. I used Netter's.
Came across this trying to remember myotomes for my medical school exam coming up. Thank you! I will proudly dance 😂
Dance away!
this is the most creative thing ever. thank you!!!!
Easy to understand ...thank you so much doctor 😊...
I love your energy. I hope to be like you when I am a consultant
This is super creative! I love coming up with creative things to remember class information so I’m glad I came across this while studying my dermatomes and myotomes for my final tomorrow! 😁
Hope you do well on your test!😊
This is so cool and incredibly helpful! Thank you so so much 💐
Thanks for your support!
Watched this the day before my anatomy exam, freaking out about the myotomes. It helped so much thank you!!
Glad it helped!
every time I hear this song I want to dance in the same way, it's really awesome 😂😂😂😂
Great, my job is done!
Can't thank you enough for this doctor
This is so helpful for my upcoming exams, thank you so much!
It’s great that you find this useful. Hope your exams went well!
I'm going to start dancing during my test now its the only way ill remember, haha thank you!!!
You should do it!
Why is this sooo cool omg
So easier to learn 😭😭😭❤️
Superb ,marvelous...thank you so much doc..now I have a good clarity of myotomes and dermatomes
Glad I could help!
Very clever.
Love your energy and creativity.
Good to see a radiologist not sitting!
We also forget many people are kinaesthetic learners.
Thanks for your support!
Nice to have study get me up out of my chair and moving my body! Wish more of my study was like this!
That's the goal! I'm glad it worked and you liked it!
Well, how absolutely fabulous is this!! thank you. I am showing this to my Anatomy students tomorrow as we are studying the Nervous System.
Thanks, I hope they like it!
This is genius Dr Schaefer, thank you!
Best way for it to stick quick before a exam
incredible! thank you for the amazing video!
Wow amazing, this is so simple to remember
I’m glad it’s helped!
Very educative, thanx.
You are amazing! Thank you for sharing your creativity!
Thanks for your comment!
A great memory aid, thank you
the best explanation ever !!!
Thanks!
it first started by a study hour then swept to turn into a dancing hour that I forgot about the video lol
thank you so much
I'm so glad you had fun with it!
I hope my OT board exam proctor will like my moves....... this is so helpful! I'm the worst at remembering dermatomes, and this dance made it so easy!
Really pleased it was useful!
lols from now this is my favorite dance until I know these tomes by heard. Thank you so much
Keep on dancing!😉
Congratss!!! This is awesome❤😊😊
This is so good!!
I'm glad you like it!
thank you ...
You made it super interesting ,
Amazing teaching efforts from your side ..
And, thank you for commenting. I'm glad you liked it!
This is really cool.
It made difficult topic an easy one.
Glad it could help!
Super brilliant explanation
Thanks!
YOU LITERALLY JUST HELPED ME OUT SO MUCH. I'm such a visual learner so this is fantastic!
I'm so glad it helped!
Thisss is really helpful... thank you for the video ❤
Loved it!
Thank you so much Dr Scharfer!
Thanks for your support!
this is amazing
Beautiful! Tks
You may have saved my board exam
Too cute and soooo helpful!
You have SAVED me
Lemme correct L3 is knee extension
L4 ankle dorsi flexion
L5 great toe extension
S1 ankle planter flexion
Otherwise it was amazing 👍😁
Its true... myotomes are not black and white, since each action is performed from the contributions of multiple spinal levels. There are many resources out there that offer slightly different spinal levels or slightly different action. We teach knee extension as L4 to keep it consistent with patellar reflex testing, which is also L4. Bottom line is you can adapt the choreographer to meet your own needs, but hopefully the video at least gives you a baseline to make it your own. Thanks for addressing this important issue.
Amazing! So clever, thank you, great song too.
Thank you for your support!
Very impressive and incredibly helpful :)
Thanks, I'm glad you like it!
Omg thank you so much 🥺🤩 you're best 👍
Thanks!
Excelente...felicitaciones
Correct me if i am wrong. L3 is knee ext, L4 is ankle Dorsiflexion, L5 is great toe extension.
Thank you for bringing up the fact that myotomes aren't black and white. Although myotomes are often taught as actions innervated by a single spinal level, multiple spinal nerves are often involved. The quads are innervated by the femoral nerve which is derived from L2, L3 and L4, so in reality, all three of those nerves contribute to knee extension. The dorsiflexors of the foot are innervated by the deep fibular nerve, which is derived from L4, L5, S1 and S2. Usually the spinal level that contributes most significantly is described, however this varies from resource to resource. Long story short, it depends on the resource that you are referencing as to the spinal level that is highlighted. I used Netter's. I have also noticed the spinal levels given tend to differ depending on whether the resource is intended for physical therapists versus physicians. I teach at a medical school, hence the reason I went with a more physician based resource. My guess is that L4 is highlighted as the knee extension myotome to keep it consistent with the patellar reflex being used to test L4.
Thank you so much for highlighting the same😊
this is amazing!!!
Thanks!
the best video ever!
This seriously helped me
I'm glad it helped!
while reading i knew that someone would be doing this wicked dance, lol👍
This is awesome!
I'm glad you like it!
you ate that up!!!
Thanks!
Very helpful! Thank you 🥳
So glad it was helpful!
This is amazing.
Thanks so much for the comment.
L5 is great toe extension ( great video otherwise!! super helpful :)
Loved this :D
wowww, interesting….
WOW !!!!! Love it sooo coool
Amazing! Thank you so much 🎉
yooo my friend is a med student in montreal and she just sent me this! are you from MSU?? i'm an undergrad here right now!
Yes, I'm at MSU. Have you taken ANTR485? I no longer participate in that class but work mostly with medical students.
Thank you so much ❤
You are so cool! 😁
Hero alert!
Hi and thank you Dr for this video! May I know why the dermatomes start at C5 not C1, C2, C3, C4 and more?
At the university where I teach, we only request that students memorize some of the more clinically relevant dermatomes. Since the dermatomes are distributed in a pretty segmental pattern (with exception to the upper and lower limbs) we figure if you know a few, you can fill in the blanks regarding the rest of the pattern. It is generally the upper and lower limbs that students struggle with the most. Thanks for asking.
@@KnockoutAnatomy Thank you for the reply! Anyways your video really make it easy for me to remember the myotomes and the dermatomes well. 😁
best part of my day!
It’s the same range of motion??
This is supr cool nd easy to remember 👍👍
That's the goal! I'm glad it was helpful.
Thank you 🥺
Thank you for your time doing this videos
Iam student in physical therapy and i study from your videos to my final exams
Thanks good my marks was excellent
I wish you doing more videos and say your Instagram to follow you
Thank you so much, just made it easier for me
Great!
i totally got that.
this is. GEM
very funny, at the exam i will start dancing.
amazing!!!!
Love this and love you😂😂😂😂
that's so cool!
Thanks!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
love this
Brilliant
L3 knee extansion ???
I was looking for My Otome videos,😢
Awesome thanks ❤