Brachial Plexus Flashcards

1
Q

What is the brachial plexus and what does it supply?

A

The brachial plexus is a nerve network that supplies the shoulder girdle and the upper limb and is protected by the axilla (armpit)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

roots of brachcial plexus are formed by…

A

union of the anterior rami of the last four cervical and first thoracic nerves (so C5-C8, and T1)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly