Surface Anatomy and Sensory Evaluation of Dermatomes: A Guide for Residents

The surface anatomy of dermatomes and sensory examination play crucial roles in assessing and diagnosing various medical conditions. Understanding the distribution of dermatomes and conducting sensory examinations are essential in identifying and localising neurological disorders, such as nerve damage or compression. This manuscript describes the surface anatomy of the face and body and their respective key sensory examination points for sensory and neurological examination to aid Malaysian medical students and trainees in lesion localisation.