2. Brachial plexus
Definition
Network of nerves formed by anterior rami of c5,c6,c7,c8, T1.
Function:-
1-Sensory innervation to upper limb.
2- Motor innervation to upper limb & shoulder girdle except Trapezius.
3- Autonomic functions
3. Parts of Brachial plexus:-
1. Root
2. Trunk
3. Divisions
4. Cords
5. Branches
Mnemonics
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4. Location of Brachial plexus
• Cervicobrachial position
• Roots, Trunks, & Divisions located
in posterior triangle of the neck.
• Cords & branches located in the
axilla
5. Location of the brachial plexus
Clavicle divides the plexus into 2 parts
Infraclavicular part
i. Cords
ii. Branches
Supraclavicular part
i. Roots
ii. Trunks
iii. Divisions
6. Relation with Axillary artery
• The cords of the plexus are named according relationship with the
second part of the Axillary artery
• Brachial plexus + Axillary artery + vein are enclosed together in a
connective tissue wrapping termed the axillary sheath.
• The medial cord crosses behind the artery to reach the medial side of
the second part of the artery .
• Posterior cord lies behind the second part of the artery.
• Lateral cord lies lateral to the second part of the artery
7. • Roots:- Anterior rami of C5,C6,C7,C8,T1.
• Trunks:- 3 trunks
I. Upper (2 branches)
II. Middle
III. Lower
• Divisions:- 6 division
I. 3 Anterior division from each trunk
II. 3 Posterior division from each trunk
• Cords:- 3 cords
I. Lateral cord
II. Medial cord
III. Posterior cord
• Branches:- 13 in numbers
I. 5 branches medial cord
II. 5 branches form posterior cord
III. 3 branches from lateral cord.