Brachial plexus anatomy

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Brachial plexus anatomy. C5-C8 roots: anterior thoracic, radial nerves, C6-C8 roots: thoracodorsal nerves. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Brachial plexus nerves

  • C5-C6 roots: suprascapular, subscapular, axillary, musculocutaneous nerves
  • C5-C8 roots: anterior thoracic, radial nerves
  • C6-C8 roots: thoracodorsal nerves
  • C6-T1 roots: median nerve
  • C8-T1 roots: ulnar nerve

Non-brachial plexus nerves

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References

  1. Bertorini TE. Neuromuscular Case Studies. Butterworth Heinemann Philadelphia 2008 pp6-8.
  2. Rolak LA. Neurology Secrets Third edition. Hanley and Belfus Philadelphia 2001 p22.
  3. Antoine JC, Camdessanche JP. Peripheral nervous system involvement in patients with cancer. Lancet Neurol 2007; 6:75-86.

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