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    The brachial plexus is a network of nerves (nerve plexus) formed by the anterior rami of the lower four cervical nerves and first thoracic nerve (C5, C6...
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    A brachial plexus injury (BPI), also known as brachial plexus lesion, is an injury to the brachial plexus, the network of nerves that conducts signals...
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    There are several plexuses in the body, including: Spinal plexuses Cervical plexus - serves the head, neck and shoulders Brachial plexus - serves the chest...
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  • Brachial plexus block is a regional anesthesia technique that is sometimes employed as an alternative or as an adjunct to general anesthesia for surgery...
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  • Thumbnail for Parsonage–Turner syndrome
    likely resulting from autoimmune inflammation of unknown cause of the brachial plexus. Parsonage–Turner syndrome occurs in about 1.6 out of 100,000 people...
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    completely, while toenails require 12 to 18 months. In brachial plexus avulsions, the brachial plexus (a bundle of nerves that communicates signals between...
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    Erb's palsy (redirect from Brachial palsy)
    the severing of the upper trunk C5–C6 nerves. These form part of the brachial plexus, comprising the ventral rami of spinal nerves C5–C8 and thoracic nerve...
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  • plexuses. Alternatively, the Latin plural plexūs may be used. The four primary nerve plexuses are the cervical plexus, brachial plexus, lumbar plexus...
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    (sensory and motor) nerve that branches from the upper trunk of the brachial plexus. It is derived from the ventral rami of cervical nerves C5-C6. It provides...
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    from nerve roots of the cervical plexus and the brachial plexus, it is usually considered separate from either plexus. The name of the nerve comes from...
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    is a variety of partial palsy of the lower roots of the brachial plexus. The brachial plexus is a network of spinal nerves that originates in the back...
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    the anterior compartment. It originates from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus of nerves. It pierces the coracobrachialis muscle and gives off branches...
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    The dorsal scapular nerve is a branch of the brachial plexus, usually derived from the ventral ramus of cervical nerve C5. It provides motor innervation...
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  • The upper (superior) trunk is part of the brachial plexus. It is formed by joining of the ventral rami of the fifth (C5) and sixth (C6) cervical nerves...
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    respiratory nerve of Bell or posterior thoracic nerve) is a branch of the brachial plexus derived from cervical nerves C5-C7 that innervates the serratus anterior...
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    Although the brachial plexus may appear tangled, it is highly organized and predictable, with little variation between people. See brachial plexus injuries...
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    rise to the following nerves: Brachial plexus Posterior cord Posterior cord Brachial plexus. Deep dissection. Brachial plexus. Deep dissection. Anterolateral...
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    nerves originating from the brachial plexus. The median nerve originates from the lateral and medial cords of the brachial plexus, and has contributions from...
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    which then form part of the medial cord of the brachial plexus, and descends medial to the brachial artery, up until the insertion point of coracobrachialis...
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    arteries; deep view The deep veins of the upper extremity The right brachial plexus (infraclavicular portion) in the axillary fossa; viewed from below...
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    location. The spinal plexuses are the cervical plexus, brachial plexus, lumbar plexus, the sacral plexus and the much smaller coccygeal plexus. The cervical...
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    humerus. Brachial plexus The right brachial plexus (infraclavicular portion) in the axillary fossa; viewed from below and in front. Brachial plexus with courses...
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    Brachial plexus Brachial plexus with courses of spinal nerves shown Medial brachial cutaneous nerve Medial brachial cutaneous nerve Medial brachial cutaneous...
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    (compression on brachial plexus and/or subclavian artery caused by muscle growth). Cervical rib syndrome (compression on brachial plexus and/or subclavian...
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    nerve to the subclavius, is a small branch of the upper trunk of the brachial plexus. It contains axons from C5 and C6. It innervates the subclavius muscle...
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    the scapula. It is innervated by the long thoracic nerve from the brachial plexus. The serratus anterior acts to pull the scapula forward around the...
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    treatment? Results from a clinical study on 72 patients". Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury. 9 (1): 1. doi:10.1186/1749-7221-9-1. PMC 3896705...
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    and the associated joints and overlying skin. It originates from the brachial plexus, carrying fibers from the posterior roots of spinal nerves C5, C6,...
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    The lateral cord is the part of the brachial plexus formed by the anterior divisions of the upper (C5-C6) and middle trunks (C7). Its name comes from...
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    The medial cord is the part of the brachial plexus formed by of the anterior division of the lower trunk (C8-T1). Its name comes from it being medial...
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