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Branches that exit the brachial plexus “superior” to the clavicle and largely located in the cervical region are called:

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Supraclavicular Branches

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Branches exit plexus inferior to clavicle and are primarily located in the axilla/armpit are called:

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Infraclavicular Branches (terminal Branches)

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what important branches make up the supraclavicular branches

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Long Thoracic Nerve
Suprascapular Nerve
Dorsal Scapular Nerve

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what important branches make up the infraclavicular branches (hint: MARMU)

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MARMU
Musculocutaneous (C5,6,7)
Axillary (C5/6)
Radial (C5 – T1)
Median (C5 – T1)
Ulnar (C8/T1)

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origin of musculocutaneous nerve

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terminal branch of lateral cord

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functions of musculocutaneous nerve

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motor function to anterior arm:
- coracobrachialis
- biceps
- brachialis
Sensory to
- the skin of the anterolateral forearm

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Pathway of musculocutaneous nerve

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  • the terminal branch of the lateral cord within the axilla
  • travels through the coracobrachialis muscle belly
  • innervates muscles of the anterior compartment of the arm
  • continues after passing the cubital fossa as the lateral cutaneous N. of the forearm
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which is the most likely site of injury to the musculocutaneous nerve?

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  • when it travels through the coracobrachialis muscle belly
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origin of axillary nerve

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the terminal branch of the posterior cord

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the function of axillary nerve

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motor to lateral shoulder:
- deltoid
- teres minor
sensory to:
- skin of lateral shoulder

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Pathway of axillary nerve

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  • heads posteriorly in axilla
  • travels through the quadrangular axillary space
  • wraps around the posterior aspect of the humeral neck
  • relationship with the surgical neck of humorous
  • innervates deltoid and teres minor
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what is the most likely site of injury for the axillary nerve?

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in the pathway where it has a relationship with the surgical neck of the humerus

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“military patch syndrome” is an injury to which nerve

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axillary

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what occurs when a patient has “military patch syndrome”

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weakness is abduction
weakness in lateral (external) rotation
numbness and tingling in the lateral shoulder

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origin of the radial branch

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the terminal branch of the posterior cord

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the function of the radial branch

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motor to:
- extensor muscles of the posterior arm
- extensor muscles of the posterior forearm
- brachoradialis
- supinator muscle

sensory to:
- skin of posterior arm, forearm and hand
- dorsal surface of digits 1,2,3 and lateral 1/2 of digit 4
(typically written as lateral 3.5 digits, dorsal surface)

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radial nerve pathway

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  • head posteriorly in axilla
  • travels posteriorly, inferior to the quadrangular axillary space
  • wraps around the posterior aspect of the humeral shaft
  • relationship with the radial groove of the humerus
  • innervates extensors of arm and forearm and supinator
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what is the most likely site of injury for the radial nerve?

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in the pathway at its relationship with the radial groove of the humerus

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Radial nerve: sensory branches in the posterior arm

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posterior cutaneous nerve of forearm
lower lateral cutaneous nerve of arm

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The terminal deep branch of the radial nerve is ______. It innervates

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motor
- innervates the muscles in the posterior compartment of the forearm

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The terminal superficial branch of the radial nerve is ______. It innervates

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sensory
- it contributes to the cutaneous innervation of the dorsal hand and fingers

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Wrist drop is an indication of injury to which nerve

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radial nerve

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injury of the radial nerve results in the loss of what action?

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Loss of extension of forearm, elbow, wrist and fingers

Weakness in supination (but not loss of because biceps also does supination)

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origin of the median nerve

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the terminal branch of lateral and medial cords

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function of median nerve
motor to muscles of the anterior forearm and hand: - flexors of the wrist - pronators of the forearm - flexors of digits 1,2,3 - lumbrical 1 and 2 - thenar muscles sensory to: - palmar surface of digits 1,2,3 and lateral 1/2 of digit 4 (typically written as lateral 3.5 digits, palmar surface)
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pathway of the median nerve
- heads inferiorly from the axilla, travelling down an anteromedial arm (within layers of muscle) - crosses anterior elbow within the cubital fossa - travels down the anterior forearm - enters hand via carpal tunnel
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what are the TWO likely sites of injury for the median nerve?
when it crosses the anterior elbow within the cubital and when it enters the hand via the carpal tunnel
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carpal tunnel syndrome is an injury of which nerve
the median nerve
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the compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel. Name 4 possible causes of disease.
Carpal tunnel syndrome - typing, mechanics, pregnancy and obesity
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where will carpal tunnel impact first? What does the patient often complain of?
the median nerve in the hand (motor and sensory) - The patient often complains of numbness and tingling in the first 3.5 digits and weakness of thumb movement
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as the condition of carpal tunnel progresses, where can sensory changes radiate into?
the forearm and even the axilla
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how do you relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel?
To relieve symptoms, partial or complete surgical division of the flexor retinaculum may be necessary – this is known as ‘carpal tunnel release
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ape hand deformity is an indication of injury to which nerve?
median nerve - Smaller muscles will show atrophy quicker!!! Such as thenar muscles that support the thumb The thumb is pulled closer to the hand because abduction is function is lost
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if injury to the median nerve occurs at the elbow, what will occur?
Loss of flexion of the wrist Loss of flexion of fingers Loss of thumb movement loss of Pronation Sensation in the hand
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origin of ulnar nerve
terminal branch of medial cord
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function of ulnar nerve
Motor to medial forearm and hand: - Medial ½ of flexor digitorum profundus Hand intrinsics - Lumbricals 3&4 - Hypothenar group - Palmer and Dorsal Interossei Sensory to: - palmer and Dorsal surface of medial ½ of digit 4 - And all if digit 5 (typically written as medial 1.5 digits)
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pathway of ulnar nerve
heads inferiorly from the axilla, travelling down the anteromedial arm (protected by muscle) - passes posterior to medial epicondyle - travels down the medial forearm - enters hand external to carpal tunnel
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what is the most likely site of injury to the ulnar nerve?
when it passes posterior to the medial epicondyle
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injury to ulnar nerve results in:
ulnar claw hand - Significant Loss of hand functions 2,3,4,5 Small muscles are higher risk for developing atrophy
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Cutaneous Supply from Brachial Plexus: Median
Palmer surface of lateral 3.5 digits
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Cutaneous Supply from Brachial Plexus: Ulnar
Palmer and dorsal surface of medial 1.5 digits
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Cutaneous Supply from Brachial Plexus: Radial
Dorsal surface of lateral 3.5 digits
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There are ___ pairs of spinal nerves exiting off spinal cord
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Nerves are _____ matter pathways that provide a route for motor and sensory signals to travel between ___ and ____
WHITE PNS and CNS
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_________ carries sensory/afferent information INTO the CNS so it can ascend in the cord to reach the cortex
Posterior/Dorsal root
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___________ root carries motor/efferent information OUT of CNS that has descended from the cortex to the cord
Ventral/Anterior
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Ventral and dorsal roots come together to form a __________ in the intervertebral foramen
spinal nerve
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is a specific area on the skin innervated by a specific spinal root
Dermatome
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is a specific group of muscles innervated by a particular spinal root.
Myotome
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Testing both dermatome and myotomes can provide important clinical feedback about the function of
spinal nerves
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Dermatome: T1
medial aspect of the upper arm
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Dermatome: C8
C8 little finger
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Dermatome: C7
C7 middle finger
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Dermatome: C4
collarbone area
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Dermatome: C5
middle part of anterior arm
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Dermatome: C6
C6 lateral aspect of the forearm and the thumb
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Myotome: C5
deltoid abduction of the arm at should
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Myotome: C6
bicep flexion of the arm at the elbow
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Myotome: C7
tricep extension of the arm at the elbow
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Myotome: C8
small muscles of the hand finger flexion
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Myotome: T1
small muscles of the hand finger abduction
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Clinical test: __ Dermatome = sensation of skin of anterior/lateral arm (skin over deltoid) Myotome = muscle strength of deltoid (arm abduction)
C5
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Clinical Test: ___ Dermatome = sensation of anterior skin of thumb Myotome = muscle strength of biceps (elbow flexion)
C6
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Clinical Test: ___ Dermatome = sensation of anterior skin of digits 2 and 3 Myotome = muscle strength of triceps (elbow extension)
Clinical Test: C7
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Clinical Test: ____ Dermatome = sensation of skin of digits 4 and 5 Myotome = muscle strength of finger flexors
Clinical Test: C8
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Clinical Test: ____ Dermatome = sensation of skin of antero/medial elbow Myotome = muscle strength of finger abductors
Clinical Test: T1
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stimulus to receptors to ________ neuron, to the spinal cord to _______ neuron to effector to response
sensory neuron to motor neuron
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deep tendon reflexes for C7
head of the hammer at the posterior elbow
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deep tendon reflexes for C5
head of hammer at anterior the elbow
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deep tendon reflexes for C6
the butt of the hammer at the radial wrist

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