Branches Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What are the 5 branches of the brachial plexus?
A
Musculocutaneous Axillary Median Radial Ulnar
2
Q
What are the roots of the brachial plexus?
A
C5 C6 C7 C8 T1
3
Q
Which roots lead to the axillary nerve?
A
C5
C6
4
Q
Which roots lead to the musculocutaneous nerve?
A
C5
C6
C7
5
Q
Which roots lead to the Median nerve?
A
C5 C6 C7 C8 T1
6
Q
Which roots lead to the Radial nerve?
A
C5 C6 C7 C8 T1
7
Q
Which roots lead to the ulnar nerve?
A
C8
T1
8
Q
What is the mnemonic for remembering which roots lead to which branches?
A
Three musketeers assassinated five rats five mice and two unicorns
