Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 13 - The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves - Figure 13.11 - Page 460: 1

Answer

There are eight cranial nerves. Of these, C1 is the only one that does not supply a dermatome.

Work Step by Step

A dermatome is an area of skin that is supplied by a single spinal nerve. Due to reasons inherent in embryological development of the nervous system, C1 does not distribute to its own area of skin ( dermatome).
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