The Brachial Plexus Flashcards
Nerves from the Roots of B.P.
Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C5), Long Thoracic Nerve (C5-C7)
Nerves from Superior Trunk of B.P.
Suprascapular Nerve (C5, C6)
Nerve to Subclavius (C5, C6)
Nerves from Middle and Inferior Trunk of B.P.
NONE!
Nerves from Divisions of B.P.
NONE!
Nerves from Lateral Cord of B.P.
Lateral Pectoral Nerve (C5, C6 & C7)
Nerves from Posterior Cord of B.P.
Upper Subscapular Nerve (C5, C6)
Thoracodorsal Nerve (C6, C7 & C8)
Lower Subscapular Nerve (C5, C6)
Nerves from Medial Cord of B.P.
Medial Pectoral Nerve (C8, T1)
Medial Brachial Cutaneous (C8, T1)
Medial Antebrachial Cutaneous (C8, T1)
From what root does the dorsal scapular nerve arise?
C5 Root
From what trunk does the suprascapular nerve arise?
Superior Trunk
From what trunk does the nerve to subclavius arise?
Superior Trunk
From what cord does the lateral pectoral nerve arise?
Lateral Cord
From what cord does the upper subscapular nerve arise?
Posterior Cord
From what cord does the lower subscapular nerve arise?
Posterior Cord
From what cord does the thoracodorsal nerve arise?
Posterior Cord
From what cord does the medial pectoral nerve arise?
Medial Cord
