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What is the root value of the axillary nerve?
What is the root value of the axillary nerve?
The axillary nerve is a branch of which part of the brachial plexus?
The axillary nerve is a branch of which part of the brachial plexus?
Which muscles does the axillary nerve innervate?
Which muscles does the axillary nerve innervate?
Through which space does the axillary nerve pass?
Through which space does the axillary nerve pass?
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The axillary nerve is associated with which part of the humerus?
The axillary nerve is associated with which part of the humerus?
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Study Notes
Axillary Nerve
- Root value: C5, C6
- Origin: branch of the posterior cord of the brachial plexus
- Supplies: deltoid and teres minor muscles
- Relationships:
- Passes posteriorly through the quadrangular space, accompanied by the posterior circumflex humeral vessels
- Winds around the surgical neck of the humerus
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the axillary nerve including its root value, origin, and the muscles it supplies. This quiz also covers its relationships and function in the brachial plexus. Perfect for students and professionals in the field of anatomy and medicine.
