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Spinal Nerves and Plexus Flashcards

1
Q

what is the function of the supraclavicular nerve and which plexus is it apart of?

A

cervical plexus

innervate the shoulder and anterior chest

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what is the function of the phrenic nerve and which plexus is it apart of?

A

cervical plexus

innervates diaphragm

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what is the function of the axillary nerve and which plexus is it apart of?

A

brachial plexus

innervates the deltoid muscle and skin of shoulder

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what is the function of the musculocutaneous nerve and which plexus is it apart of?

A

brachial plexus
supplies flexor muscles of the arm
provides sensory innervation to the posterior forearm

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what is the function of the median nerve and which plexus is it apart of?

A

brachial plexus

provides motor and sensory innervation to the anterior forearm and hand

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what is the function of the radial nerve and which plexus is it apart of?

A

brachial plexus
innervates extensor muscles of the forearm and wrist
sensory innervation to the posterior arm and forearm, thumb, and first 3 1/2 fingers

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what is the function of the ulnar nerve and which plexus is it apart of?

A

brachial plexus
innervates most hand muscles
sensory innervation to the fifth and the lateral half of the fourth finger

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Q

what is the function of the femoral nerve and which plexus is it apart of?

A

lumbar plexus

innervates most muscles of the leg

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what is the function of the obturator nerve and which plexus is it apart of?

A

lumbar plexus
innervates adductor muscles
sensory innervation to inner thigh

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what is the function of the saphenous nerve and which plexus is it apart of?

A

lumbar plexus

innervates the medial leg and foot

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what is the function of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve and which plexus is it apart of?

A

lumbar plexus

innervates the skin of the lateral thigh

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what is the function of the sciatic nerve and which plexus is it apart of?

A

sacral plexus

innervation to nearly the entire leg

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what is the function of the tibial nerve and which plexus is it apart of?

A

sacral plexus

serves the posterior leg

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Q

what is the function of the superficial fibular nerve and which plexus is it apart of?

A

sacral plexus

serves the anterior leg

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Q

what is the function of the deep fibular nerve and which plexus is it apart of?

A

sacral plexus

serves the anterior leg

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16
Q

what is the largest spinal nerve?

A

sciatic nerve

Tracey's Lab Notes (11 decks)

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