Brachial Plexus: RTDCB's Flashcards

1
Q

Root contributions of the brachial plexus?

A

C5-T1

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2
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What are the two nerves formed from C5 root?

A

Dorsalscapular n. (C5) & Long thoracic n. (C5-7)

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3
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What are the nerves formed from the superior trunk?

A

Suprascapular n. and Nerve to sublcavius (C5, 6)

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4
Q

How many nerves are formed from the divisions?

A

None silly!

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5
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What are the nerves formed from the posterior cord?

A

Upper and Lower subscapular n. (C5, 6), Middle subscapular/thoracodorsal n. (C7, 8)

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What are the nerves formed from the medial cord?

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Medial pectoral n. and Medial antebrachial cutaneous n. (C8, T1), Medial brachial cutaneous n. (T1)

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7
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What are the terminal branches of the brachial plexus?

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Musculocutaneous n. (C5-7), Axillary n. (C5, 6), Radial n. (C5-8, T1), Median n. (C6-8, T1) & Ulnar n. (C8, T1)

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