Spinal Nerves & Plexuses Flashcards
What area of the body does the Cervical Plexus serve?
Serves the back of head, shoulder and neck.
What area of the body does the Brachial Plexus serve?
Serves the shoulder and arm.
What area of the body does the Lumbar Plexus serve?
Serves the anterior and medial leg.
What area of the body does the Sacral Plexus serve?
Serves the back of the leg and pelvic region.
What nerves does the Cervical Plexus emerge from?
Spinal nerves C1-C4.
What nerves does the Brachial Plexus emerge from?
Spinal nerves C5-C8 & T1.
What nerves does the Lumbar Plexus emerge from?
Spinal nerves L1-L4.
What nerves does the Sacral Plexus emerge from?
Spinal nerves L4-S4.
In which plexus can you find the Lesser Occipital Nerve?
Cervical Plexus
In which plexus can you find the Greater Auricular Nerve?
Cervical Plexus
In which plexus can you find the Transverse Cervical Nerve?
Cervical Plexus
In which plexus can you find the Ansa Cervicalis?
Cervical Plexus
In which plexus can you find the Phrenic Nerve?
Cervical Plexus
In which plexus can you find the Supraclavicular Nerve?
Cervical Plexus
What nerve tells the diaphragm to contract for breathing?
The Phrenic Nerve
In which plexus can you find the Axillary Nerve?
Brachial Plexus
In which plexus can you find the Musculocutaneous Nerve?
Brachial Plexus
In which plexus can you find the Radial Nerve?
Brachial Plexus