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Which nerve is the largest branch of the medial cord?
Which nerve is the largest branch of the medial cord?
- Medial pectoral nerve
- Medial cutaneous nerve of the arm
- Lateral pectoral nerve
- Ulnar nerve (correct)
Which nerve supplies both pectoralis major and pectoralis minor?
Which nerve supplies both pectoralis major and pectoralis minor?
- Musculocutaneous nerve
- Ulnar nerve
- Medial pectoral nerve (correct)
- Lateral pectoral nerve
What is the course of the axillary nerve?
What is the course of the axillary nerve?
- Runs directly beneath the medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm
- Passes downwards and laterally on the subscapularis muscle (correct)
- Descends along the lateral border of the pectoralis major
- Passes medially to the humeral shaft
Which nerve is specifically responsible for supplying skin on the medial side of the forearm?
Which nerve is specifically responsible for supplying skin on the medial side of the forearm?
Which of the following nerves is a terminal branch of the posterior cord?
Which of the following nerves is a terminal branch of the posterior cord?
Which nerve arises from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus?
Which nerve arises from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus?
What is the origin of the axillary nerve?
What is the origin of the axillary nerve?
Which nerve descends medial to the third part of the axillary artery?
Which nerve descends medial to the third part of the axillary artery?
Which of the following statements is true about the lateral pectoral nerve?
Which of the following statements is true about the lateral pectoral nerve?
Which joint does the radial nerve primarily innervate?
Which joint does the radial nerve primarily innervate?
What is the primary region the suprascapular nerve supplies after passing through the supra-scapular foramen?
What is the primary region the suprascapular nerve supplies after passing through the supra-scapular foramen?
Which joint receives articular branches from the suprascapular nerve?
Which joint receives articular branches from the suprascapular nerve?
How does the suprascapular nerve reach the infraspinous fossa?
How does the suprascapular nerve reach the infraspinous fossa?
Which nerve is considered the largest branch of the lateral cord in the brachial plexus?
Which nerve is considered the largest branch of the lateral cord in the brachial plexus?
What is the role of the nerve to subclavius?
What is the role of the nerve to subclavius?
Which nerve is not a branch of the brachial plexus?
Which nerve is not a branch of the brachial plexus?
What is the function of the dorsal scapular nerve?
What is the function of the dorsal scapular nerve?
What is the main characteristic of the scapular foramen's anatomical structure?
What is the main characteristic of the scapular foramen's anatomical structure?
Which of the following pairs includes muscles supplied by branches of the brachial plexus?
Which of the following pairs includes muscles supplied by branches of the brachial plexus?
The thoracodorsal nerve primarily innervates which muscle?
The thoracodorsal nerve primarily innervates which muscle?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the roots of the brachial plexus?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the roots of the brachial plexus?
What is the correct order of formation in the brachial plexus?
What is the correct order of formation in the brachial plexus?
Which branch of the brachial plexus is responsible for supplying the serratus anterior muscle?
Which branch of the brachial plexus is responsible for supplying the serratus anterior muscle?
Which part of the brachial plexus lies behind the clavicle?
Which part of the brachial plexus lies behind the clavicle?
From which trunk does the nerve to subclavius arise?
From which trunk does the nerve to subclavius arise?
What is the function of the branches from the medial and lateral cords of the brachial plexus?
What is the function of the branches from the medial and lateral cords of the brachial plexus?
Which of the following describes the location of the Cords of the brachial plexus?
Which of the following describes the location of the Cords of the brachial plexus?
The dorsal scapular nerve arises from which root of the brachial plexus?
The dorsal scapular nerve arises from which root of the brachial plexus?
Which of the following nerves does NOT arise from the upper trunk?
Which of the following nerves does NOT arise from the upper trunk?
Study Notes
Brachial Plexus
- The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that supplies the upper limb.
- It is composed of five roots, three trunks, six divisions, three cords, and numerous branches.
Formation and Location
- Roots: Formed by the ventral rami of C5, C6, C7, C8, and T1.
- Trunks:
- Upper trunk: C5 and C6 roots unite.
- Middle trunk: C7 root alone.
- Lower trunk: C8 and T1 roots unite.
- Divisions:
- Each trunk divides into anterior and posterior divisions.
- Anterior divisions form the lateral and medial cords.
- Posterior divisions form the posterior cord.
- Cords:
- Medial cord: Formed from the anterior division of the lower trunk.
- Lateral cord: Formed by the union of anterior divisions of the upper and middle trunks.
- Posterior cord: Formed by the union of the posterior divisions of the three trunks.
Branches of the Brachial Plexus
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Roots:
- Nerve to Rhomboids (Dorsal Scapular Nerve): Arises from C5 root.
- Nerve to Serratus Anterior (Long Thoracic Nerve): Arises from C5, C6, and C7 roots.
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Trunks:
- Nerve to Subclavius: Arises from upper trunk (C5 and C6 roots).
- Suprascapular Nerve: Arises from upper trunk (C5 and C6 roots).
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Lateral Cord:
- Musculocutaneous Nerve: Largest branch, C5, C6, and C7 roots.
- Lateral Pectoral Nerve: Pierces clavipectoral fascia and supplies pectoralis major muscle, C5, C6, and C7 roots.
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Medial Cord:
- Ulnar Nerve: Largest branch, C7, C8, and T1 roots.
- Medial Root of Median Nerve: C8 and T1 roots.
- Medial Pectoral Nerve: Supplies pectoralis minor and major muscles, C8 and T1 roots.
- Medial Cutaneous Nerve of the Arm: Supplies skin on medial side of the lower arm, C8 and T1 roots.
- Medial Cutaneous Nerve of the Forearm: Supplies skin of the medial side of the forearm to the wrist, C8 and T1 roots.
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Posterior Cord:
- Radial Nerve: Larger of the two terminal branches of the posterior cord, C5, C6, C7, C8, and T1 roots.
- Axillary (Circumflex) Nerve: Smaller terminal branch of the posterior cord, C5 and C6 roots.
Axillary Nerve
- Axillary nerve supplies the deltoid and teres minor muscles.
Suprascapular Nerve
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Suprascapular Nerve runs through the suprascapular notch and supplies the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles.
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Note: Branches of both the medial and lateral cords supply the flexor side of the upper limb, while branches of the posterior cord supply the extensor side of the upper limb.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the brachial plexus, including its formation, location, and branches. Understand the roles of the roots, trunks, divisions, and cords in supplying the upper limb. Perfect for students studying human anatomy or preparing for medical exams.
