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The brachial plexus is made up of the _______ of cervical and thoracic spinal nerves (C5 –T1)

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ANTERIOR (VENTRAL) RAMI

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____ nerve comes off lateral cord in anterior compartment of arm (flexors of elbow joint)

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musculocutaneous nerve

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Each of the trunks of the brachial plexus has an _____ and _____ division

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anterior and a posterior

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Intercostal muscles is under the ____ myotome

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T2

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What nerve runs in posterior compartment of forearm?

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Radial nerve

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What are the contents of the axillary sheath?

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axillary artery, vein, and brachial plexus

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What are the named nerves that branch off of spinal nerve root?

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Dorsal scapular n (C5) and Long thoracic n. (C5-C7)

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What terminal branch comes off of medial cord only?

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Ulnar

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The spinal nerve roots of brachial plexus emerge from intervertebral foramina the of cervical vertebrae and pass between the _________ muscles(interscalene space) of the neck.

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anterior and middle scalene

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Which terminal branch is supplied by C5-C7?

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Musculocutaneous n

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How many cords are there in brachial plexus?

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3

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Improper use of crutches can compress and injure the _____ nerve in the axilla

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radial nerve

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___ nerve provides innervation to serratus anterior muscles

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long thoracic n

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The ______ region is innervated by a branch from the medial cord (cutaneous), the median and ulnar nerves (anterior) and the radial n.(posterior)

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forearm (antebrachial)

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What nerves comes off of posterior cord?

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upper subscapular, lower subscapular, and thoracodorsal

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The ____ provides somatomotor and somatosensory innervation to the upper extremity

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brachial plexus

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As the brachial plexus runs into the axilla, along with the axillary a. and v., it is surrounded in this neurovascular bundle by the ______.

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axillary sheath

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Injuries to the ____ nerve are seen in fracture to surgical neck of humerus, anterior dislocation of glenohumeral joint, and rotator cuff repair surgery

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axillary n

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The ___ region of brachial plexus includes the roots and trunks

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supraclavicular

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portions of the brachial plexus (trunks) emerge posterolateral to the sternocleidomastoid muscle in the lateral neck region, in an area called the ______ through the interscalene space at the level of the ______ of the layrnx

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posterior triangle; cricoid cartilage

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Injuries to the ___ nerve present as Numbness in posterior deltoid region•Difficulty abducting arm•Diminished lateral rotation of arm•Deltoid muscle wasting (prolonged injury)

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axillary n

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What terminal branches come off of posterior cord?

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radial and axillary

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Brachial plexus is formed by the anterior rami of cervical spinal nerve roots ____ (at what levels)

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C5-T1.

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The brachial plexus maintains an anatomical relationship with vascular structures emerging from the root of the neck (subclavian a. and v.) as it travels _____ to the omohyoid muscle and the clavicle on its way into the axilla.

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posterior

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____ vein and it’s tributaries also seem to “entangle” themselves with the various branches of the brachial plexus.
axillary vein
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How many terminal branches are there on brachial plexus?
5
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Middle of forearm and hand is under the ____ sensory dermatome
C7
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How many trunks are there in brachial plexus?
3
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What nerves come off of medial cord?
Medial pectoral n, medial brachial cutaneous n, medial antebrachial cutaneous n
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What nerves make up superior trunk?
C5 and C6
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As the brachial plexus travels posterior to the clavicle, it enters the axillary region and travels ___ to the pectoralis minor m.
posterior
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Elbow extension; wrist flexion is under the ____ myotome
C7
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____ is used for anesthesia of the brachial plexus
interscalene block
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What terminal branch comes off of lateral cord only?
musculocutaneous
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Results from excessive, forceful increase in angle between neck and shoulder•Most common obstetric brachial plexopathy•Can also occur in adults from a fall onto the shoulder
Erb's palsey
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How many named nerves branch off of spinal nerve root?
2
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____ nerve is in posterior compartment of arm (extensors of elbow joint)
radial nerve
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Which nerves make up middle trunk?
C7
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shoulder abduction; elbow flexion is under the ____ myotome
C5
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____ runs anterior to anterior scalene
Subclavian vein
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How many named nerves branch off of brachial plexus trunks? Which trunk?
2; superior trunk
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The spinal nerve roots of brachial plexus emerge from the _____ of cervical vertebrae and pass between the anterior and middle scalene muscles(interscalene space) of the neck.
intervertebral foramina
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Medial arm is under the ____ sensory dermatome
T1
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T/F: Radial nerve innervates intrinsic hand muscles
False: does not innervate any intrinsic hand muscles
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Injuries to the ___ nerve present as cannot raise arms above 90O•“winged scapula”
long thoracic n
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Brachial plexus Forms an intimate relationship with the _____ artery such that the artery itself runs in the middle of the plexus, surrounded by the cords and terminal branch
axillary a.
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Thumb and finger extension is under the ____ myotome
C8
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The brachial plexus arises from the ______ of the spinal cord.
cervical enlargement
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Which terminal branch is supplied by C7-T1?
Ulnar n
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The _____ receives all motor innervation from the median and ulnar nerves, and sensation from median, ulnar and radial nerves.
hand
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Supraclavicular and upper shoulder region is under the ____ sensory dermatome
C4
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The _____ region is innervated by the nerves from the medial cord (cutaneous), the musculocutaneous n.(anterior) and the radial n.(posterior)
arm (brachial)
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What nerve is compressed along the midshaft of humerus in certain positions and can be affected in humeral fracture at midshaft?
Radial n
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What nerves comes off of lateral cord?
Lateral pectoral nerve
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superficial branch of ___ nerve provides cutaneous innervation in distal forearm and back of hand
raidal nerve
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Which terminal branch is supplied by C5 and C6?
Axillary n
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What 2 nerves run in anterior compartment of forearm?
ulnar and medial nerve
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Injuries to the ___ nerve present as Difficulty extending the wrist•Difficulty extending or straightening the fingers and opening the hand•Triceps retains strength because nerve fibers entering this muscle branch off proximal to the mid shaft of the humerus•Also causes “wrist drop” posture
radial n
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Intrinsic hand muscles is under the ____ myotome
T1
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Shoulder elevation is under the ____ myotome
C4
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Injuries to the ____ trunk of brachial plexus presents as Arm will be adducted•Arm will be internally (medially) rotated at the elbow•There will be pronation •There will be extensionThis describes the “waiter’s tip”position of the affected upper limb.
superior trunk
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______ and _____ intermuscular septa divide the anterior and posterior compartment of the arm
medial and lateral intermuscular septa
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What nerves branch off of superior trunk?
Suprascapular n and N to subclavius
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Injuries to the ___ nerve present as Weakness when trying to push something away with arm•Difficulty extending the wrist•Difficulty extending the fingers and opening the hand•“wrist drop” posture
radial n.
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Posteriolateral arm and lateral forearm is under the ____ sensory dermatome
C6
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The ___ region of brachial plexus includes the division, cords, and branches
infraclavicular
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Which 2 terminal branch is supplied by C5-T1?
Radial n and Median N
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Upper lateral arm and shoulder is under the ____ sensory dermatome
C5
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T/F: The shoulder (pectoral girdle) region is innervated by nerves that come directly from the roots, trunks, or cords of the brachial plexus (mostly).
True
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Which nerves make up lower trunk?
C8 and T1
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A common complication in interscalene block is partial anesthesia of _____ (muscle) by the ____ nerve
diaphragm; phrenic
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How many named nerves are there that branch off of cords of brachial plexus
7
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Injuries to the ___ n is caused by penetrating wound to axillary region and surgical removal of axillary lymph node
long thoracic n.
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Elbow flexion;wrist extension is under the ____ myotome
C6
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area of cutaneous sensory innervation supplied by a single spinal nerve.
Dermatome
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____ refers to a group of muscles that receive motor innervation from a single spinal nerve
myotome
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What terminal branch comes off of lateral and medial cord?
median
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Axillary region is under the ____ sensory dermatome
T2-T5
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How many spinal nerve roots are there in brachial plexus?
5
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Posteriomedial forearm and medial hand is under the ____ sensory dermatome
C8
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Erb's Palsey is a lesion to what part of brachial plexus?
Superior trunk
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____ runs posterior to the anterior scalene muscle within the interscalene space
Subclavian artery

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