Brachial Plexus: RTDCB's Flashcards
Root contributions of the brachial plexus?
C5-T1
What are the two nerves formed from C5 root?
Dorsalscapular n. (C5) & Long thoracic n. (C5-7)
What are the nerves formed from the superior trunk?
Suprascapular n. and Nerve to sublcavius (C5, 6)
How many nerves are formed from the divisions?
None silly!
What are the nerves formed from the posterior cord?
Upper and Lower subscapular n. (C5, 6), Middle subscapular/thoracodorsal n. (C7, 8)
What are the nerves formed from the medial cord?
Medial pectoral n. and Medial antebrachial cutaneous n. (C8, T1), Medial brachial cutaneous n. (T1)
What are the terminal branches of the brachial plexus?
Musculocutaneous n. (C5-7), Axillary n. (C5, 6), Radial n. (C5-8, T1), Median n. (C6-8, T1) & Ulnar n. (C8, T1)