Question

Referred pain may be perceived at some distance from the area of tissue injury, but generally felt a. on the same side of the body. b. within the same dermatome. c. within 10 to 15 cm area. d. with slightly less intensity.

Answer 1

The correct option is: b. within the same dermatome.

Step-by-step explanation:

Referred pain a type of pain which is perceived at a location other than the site of injury. The referred pain is perceived adjacent or away from the organ involved.

The referred pain is generally felt within the related dermatomes of the same spinal segment. This is because the central nervous system can not ascertain where the pain is coming from.