Upper limb nerves Flashcards
1
Q
What is the brachial plexus
A
a network of upper limb nerves
2
Q
what is the largest to smallest division
A
branches, cords, divisions, trunks, roots
3
Q
where and what does the axillary nerve do
A
stasy close to the armpit innovates teres minor and deltoid muscles
4
Q
what groups does the radial nerve stimulate
A
extensors of the wrist, triceps, supinator
5
Q
what groups does the musculocutaneous nerve stimulate
A
biceps, brachialis coracobrachialis - elbow flexors
6
Q
what groups does the median nerve stimulate.
A
flexors of the wrist and fingers, pronator
7
Q
what groups does the ulnar nerve stimulate
A
innovates the upper arm, lumbricals, interosseous, and adductor pollicis.
