Brachial Plexus

Question 1

what does this consist of?

Answer 1

roots
trunks
divisions
cords
nerves 

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Question 2

roots

Answer 2

anterior rami of C5, C6, C7, C8 and T1

Question 3

trunks

Answer 3

superior
middle
inferior

Question 4

what is the superior trunk formed from?

Answer 4

anterior rami of C5 and C6

Question 5

what is the middle trunk formed from?

Answer 5

anterior ramus of C7

Question 6

what is the inferior trunk formed from?

Answer 6

combined C8 and T1

Question 7

what are the two divisions

Answer 7

anterior and posterior

Question 8

how are the cords named?

Answer 8

in relation to the axillary artery

Question 9

what are the cords divided into?

Answer 9

medial
lateral
posterior

Question 10

nerves

Answer 10

musculocutaneous
axillary 
radial
median
ulnar

Question 11

what does the musculocutaneus nerve come from?

Answer 11

lateral cord

Question 12

where does the axillary and radial nerves come from?

Answer 12

posterior cord

Question 13

where does the median nerve come from?

Answer 13

medial and lateral cords

Question 14

where does the ulnar nerve come from?

Answer 14

medial cord

Question 15

what does the musculocutaneous nerve supply?

Answer 15

anterior compartment of the arm (BBC)

Question 16

where is the axillary nerve vulnerable to damage?

Answer 16

surgical neck of the humerus

Question 17

where is the radial nerve vulnerable to damage?

Answer 17

radial groove mid-shaft