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What is the primary origin of the radial nerve?
What is the primary origin of the radial nerve?
- Lateral cord of the brachial plexus
- Posterior cord of the brachial plexus (correct)
- Roots of C4 and C5
- Medial cord of the brachial plexus
In which anatomical location does the radial nerve split into its superficial and deep branches?
In which anatomical location does the radial nerve split into its superficial and deep branches?
- At the shoulder joint
- Within the radial groove of the humerus
- At the level of the medial epicondyle
- In the cubital fossa (correct)
Which nerves contributes to the lateral surface innervation of the arm?
Which nerves contributes to the lateral surface innervation of the arm?
- Superior lateral cutaneous nerve and inferior lateral cutaneous nerve (correct)
- Deep branch of radial nerve and axillary nerve
- Medial cutaneous nerve and intercostobrachial nerve
- Posterior cutaneous nerve and medial cutaneous nerve
Which structure accompanies the radial nerve in the radial groove of the humerus?
Which structure accompanies the radial nerve in the radial groove of the humerus?
What nerves branch off from the radial nerve during its course?
What nerves branch off from the radial nerve during its course?
What is the area of skin innervated by the posterior cutaneous nerve of arm?
What is the area of skin innervated by the posterior cutaneous nerve of arm?
Which of the following nerve fibers are included in the radial nerve?
Which of the following nerve fibers are included in the radial nerve?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the course of the radial nerve?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the course of the radial nerve?
What nerves provide innervation to the lateral surface of the arm?
What nerves provide innervation to the lateral surface of the arm?
Which branch of the radial nerve arises in the cubital fossa?
Which branch of the radial nerve arises in the cubital fossa?
The radial nerve is the largest branch of which anatomical structure?
The radial nerve is the largest branch of which anatomical structure?
Which of the following techniques would likely be least effective for accessing the radial nerve?
Which of the following techniques would likely be least effective for accessing the radial nerve?
Which of the following nerves is NOT a branch of the radial nerve?
Which of the following nerves is NOT a branch of the radial nerve?
At which point does the radial nerve pass into the cubital fossa?
At which point does the radial nerve pass into the cubital fossa?
Study Notes
Radial Nerve Overview
- Originates from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus.
- Comprises fibers from C5, C6, C7, C8, and T1, making it the largest branch of the brachial plexus.
Course of the Radial Nerve
- Travels from the axilla to the posterior compartment of the arm.
- Located between the heads of the triceps brachii within the radial groove of the humerus.
- Accompanied by the deep artery of the arm.
- Gives rise to the posterior antebrachial cutaneous nerve and the inferior lateral brachial nerve.
- Pierces the lateral intermuscular septum of the arm.
- Enters the cubital fossa between the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles.
Division in the Cubital Fossa
- At the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, the radial nerve divides into:
- Superficial branch
- Deep branch
Skin Innervation of the Arm
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Medial Surface:
- Innervated by the medial cutaneous nerve of the arm (from medial cord of the brachial plexus).
- Intercostobrachial nerves (from the 2nd intercostal nerve) supply the axillary skin.
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Lateral Surface:
- Superior lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm (from axillary nerve).
- Inferior lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm (from radial nerve).
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Posterior Surface:
- Posterior cutaneous nerve of the arm (from radial nerve).
Radial Nerve Overview
- Originates from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus.
- Comprises fibers from C5, C6, C7, C8, and T1, making it the largest branch of the brachial plexus.
Course of the Radial Nerve
- Travels from the axilla to the posterior compartment of the arm.
- Located between the heads of the triceps brachii within the radial groove of the humerus.
- Accompanied by the deep artery of the arm.
- Gives rise to the posterior antebrachial cutaneous nerve and the inferior lateral brachial nerve.
- Pierces the lateral intermuscular septum of the arm.
- Enters the cubital fossa between the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles.
Division in the Cubital Fossa
- At the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, the radial nerve divides into:
- Superficial branch
- Deep branch
Skin Innervation of the Arm
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Medial Surface:
- Innervated by the medial cutaneous nerve of the arm (from medial cord of the brachial plexus).
- Intercostobrachial nerves (from the 2nd intercostal nerve) supply the axillary skin.
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Lateral Surface:
- Superior lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm (from axillary nerve).
- Inferior lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm (from radial nerve).
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Posterior Surface:
- Posterior cutaneous nerve of the arm (from radial nerve).
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the radial nerve, its origin from the brachial plexus, and its course through the arm. This quiz covers key facts about the nerve's branches and relevant anatomical landmarks. Perfect for students studying human anatomy or medical sciences.
