Brachial plexus organisation Flashcards
1
Q
Which trunk do roots C5 and C6 form
A
Superior trunk
2
Q
Which trunk does root C7 form
A
Middle trunk
3
Q
Which trunk do roots C8 and T1 form
A
Inferior trunk
4
Q
What makes up the Lateral cord
A
Anterior divisions of the upper and middle trunks (C5-C7)
5
Q
what makes up the medial cord
A
continuation of the anterior division of the lower trunk (C8,T1)
6
Q
what makes up the posterior cord
A
the three posterior divisions of the trunks (C5-C8, T1)
7
Q
Which branches does the lateral cord supply
A
Musculocutaneous and median
8
Q
which branches does the posterior cord supply
A
axillary and radial
9
Q
which branches does the medial cord supply
A
Ulnar and Median
10
Q
What are the 5 terminal branches
A
Musculocutaneous, axillary, median, radial, ulnar