Brachial Plexus PDF
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This document provides detailed information about the brachial plexus, a major nerve network in the human body. It covers the formation, structure, and branches of the plexus. The information is presented with diagrams and illustrations making it a valuable tool for learning anatomy.
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Brachial Plexus Brachial Plexus A major nerve network begins in the neck and extends into the axilla, supplying the upper limb with motor, sensory and autonomic innervation. Formation: Brachial plexus is formed by the union of the anterior rami of the last four...
Brachial Plexus Brachial Plexus A major nerve network begins in the neck and extends into the axilla, supplying the upper limb with motor, sensory and autonomic innervation. Formation: Brachial plexus is formed by the union of the anterior rami of the last four cervical and the first thoracic spinal nerves that constitute the roots. The roots usually pass through the gap between the anterior and the middle scalene (scalenus anterior and medius) muscles with the subclavian artery. Formation: In the inferior part of the neck, the roots of the brachial plexus 1 unite to form three trunks: 2 1. A superior trunk, from the union of the C5 and C6 roots. 2. A middle trunk, which is a continuation of the C7 root. 3. An inferior trunk, from the union of the C8 and T1 roots. 3 Formation: Each trunk of the brachial plexus divides into anterior and posterior divisions as the plexus passes 1 through the cervicoaxillary canal posterior to the clavicle. The 3 divisions of the trunks form three cords of the brachial plexus: 1. Anterior divisions of the superior and middle trunks unite to form the lateral cord. 2. Anterior division of the inferior trunk continues as the medial 2 cord. 3. Posterior divisions of all three trunks unite to form the posterior cord. Schematic drawing of Brachial Plexus Branches of Brachial Plexus Branches from the roots: 1. Dorsal Scapular N. (C5): Rhomboids & Levator Scapulae 2. Long Thoracic N. (C5,6,7): Serratus anterior Branches from the trunks (Superior only): 1. Suprascapular N. (C5,6): Supra & Infraspinatus 2. N. to Subclavius (C5,6) Branches from Lateral Cord: 1. Lateral Pectoral N. (C5,6,7) Pectoralis major 2. Musculocutaneous N. (C5,6,7) B.B.C. 3. Lateral root of Median N. (C5,6,7) Branches of Brachial Plexus Branches from Medial Cord: 1. Medial Pectoral N. (C8-T1) Pectoralis minor & major 2. Medial Cutaneous N. of arm (C8-T1) 3. Medial Cutaneous N. of forearm (C8-T1) 4. Medial root of Median N. (C8-T1) 5. Ulnar N (C8-T1) Flexor carpi ulnaris and ulnar half of flexor digitorum profundus (forearm); most intrinsic muscles of hand Branches of Brachial Plexus Branches from Posterior Cord: 1. Upper Subscapular N. (C5,6) Subscapularis 2. Lower Subscapular N. (C5,6) Subscapularis & Teres major 3. Thoracodorsal N. (C6,7,8) Latissimus dorsi 4. Axillary N. (C5,6) Deltoid & Teres minor 5. Radial N. (C5-T1) All muscles of posterior compartment of arm & forearm Roots, trunks, divisions, cords, and terminal.branches of the brachial plexus THANK YOU
