Notes in L23 Brachial Plexus

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(SUSPEND) Extra Brachial Plexus

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Published	10/23/2024	2 roots of the brachial plexus lie above and 2 below the level of the {{c1::cricoid cartilage}} at cervical vertebrae {{c1::6}}
Published	10/23/2024	Trunks of the plexus lie between the anterior & middle {{c1::scalene}} muscles, medial to the midpoint of the {{c1::clavicle}}
Published	10/23/2024	Divisions of the plexus lie {{c1::posterior}} to the {{c1::midpoint}} of the clavicle, adjacent to the {{c1::1st}} part …
Published	10/23/2024	Cords of the plexus extend {{c1::laterally}} from the midpoint of the clavicle to the {{c1::inferomedial}} aspect of the {{c1…
Published	10/23/2024	Brachial Plexus: The median nerve comes from {{c1::lateral}} and {{c1::medial}} cords - each contributes a “head.”
Published	10/23/2024	The {{c2::dorsal scapular}}nerve comes off the C5 root of the Brachial Plexus and innervates the {{c1::levator scapulae}} & {{…
Published	10/23/2024	Both the {{c1::suprascapular nerve::nerve}} and {{c1::nerve to subclavius::nerve}} come off the upper trunk of the brachial plexusThe {{c1::supra…
Published	10/23/2024	The posterior divisions and the posterior cord of the brachial plexus lie {{c1::DEEP (behind)}} the axillary artery.There are {{c1::3}} post…
Published	10/23/2024	The {{c1::lateral pectoral}}nerve is the only branch off the lateral cord and innervates the medial half of {{c2::pectoralis major::muscle}}…
Published	10/23/2024	3 branches from the medial cord of the Brachial Plexus: - The {{c1::medial pectoral nerve::nerve}} innervates the {{c2::pecto…
Published	10/23/2024	There are 3 branches from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus: - The {{c1::Thoracodorsal nerve::nerve}}, innervates the {{c2::lat…
Published	10/23/2024	There are 3 terminal branches derived from the anterior divisions of the brachial plexus: - The {{c1::musculocutaneus nerve::nerve}} in…
Published	10/23/2024	The median nerve is formed by the union of the {{c1::lateral}} and {{c1::medial}} cords of the brachial plexus
Published	10/23/2024	There are 2 terminal branches derived from the posterior divisions of the brachial plexus: - The {{c1::axillary}} nerve passes behind t…
Published	10/23/2024	Brachial Plexus: {{c1::Musculocutaneous}} nerve pierces/innervates the {{c2::coracobrachialis}} muscle then innervates the {{…
Published	10/23/2024	Injury to the Musculocutaneous nerve causes {{c1::loss of flexion of the elbow}}
Published	10/23/2024	The radial nerve passes in the {{c1::radial groove}}on the back of the humerus with the {{c1::profunda brachii::artery}}, pierces the {…
Published	10/23/2024	The Median Nerve passes through the {{c1::cubital fossa}} deep to the {{c1::bicipital aponeuronsis}}.
Published	10/23/2024	The Ulnar Nerve pierces the {{c1::medial intermuscular septum}}, and runs with the {{c1::superior ulnar collateral artery::artery}} to a groove behind…
Published	10/23/2024	hitting your “funny bone” refers to the {{c1::paraesthesia and a shock-like feeling::symptoms}} in the hand and forearm you get when you hit the …
Published	10/23/2024	Erb’s Palsy: Brachial Plexus {{c1::upper}} trunk injury results from {{c1::upper}} roots (C5-C6) stretched or avulsed from sp…
Published	10/23/2024	Klumpke’s PalsyBrachial Plexus {{c1::lower}} trunk (C8, T1) injury is caused by hyperextension of MP joints and flexion of IP joints creatin…
Published	10/23/2024	Brachial Plexus: {{c1::Axillary}} nerve injury can be caused by a fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus or inferior dislocation of the hum…
Published	10/23/2024	Brachial Plexus: {{c1::Radial}} nerve injury can be caused by a midshaft fracture of the humerus. It results in {{c2::loss of func…
Published	10/23/2024	Brachial Plexus: {{c1::Posterior}} cord injury can result in “crutch palsy” (improper use of crutch) or “Saturday night” palsy (person passe…
Published	10/23/2024	{{c2::Ulnar}} nerve injury leads to {{c1::claw hand}} at rest and {{c1::Loss of abduction and adduction of fingers (interossei).&n…
Published	10/23/2024	Brachial Plexus: {{c1::Median}} nerve injury results in {{c2::weakness in pronation and hand flexors resulting in ape hand (unopposed a…
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