Musculocutaneous neuropathy
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Musculocutaneous neuropathy. The musculocutaneous nerve originates from the C5-7 spinal nerve roots. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Anatomy
- The musculocutaneous nerve originates from the C5-7 spinal nerve roots
- It exits from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus
- It innervates the biceps and brachialis muscles
- It conveys sensation via the lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve (LABCN)
Causes of musculocutaneous neuropathy
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Causes of lateral antebrachial cutaneous neuropathy (LABCN)
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Clinical features
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Frequent associated neuropathies
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Differential diagnosis
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Investigations
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Treatment
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References
- Besleaga D, Castellano V, Lutz C, Feinberg JH. Musculocutaneous neuropathy: case report and discussion. HSS J 2010; 6:112-116.
- O'Gorman CM, Kassardjian C, Sorenson EJ. Musculocutaneous neuropathy. Muscle Nerve 2018; 58:726-729.
- Kataoka T, Kokubu T, Mifune Y, Inui A, Yamazaki T, Kuroda R. Isolated musculocutaneous nerve injury in a professional baseball player: a case report. J Orthop Case Rep 2021; 11:113-116.
- Stephens L, Kinderknecht JJ, Wen DY. Musculocutaneous nerve injury in a high school pitcher. Clin J Sport Med 2014; 24:e68-e69.
- DeFranco MJ, Schickendantz MS. Isolated musculocutaneous nerve injury in a professional fast-pitch softball player: a case report. Am J Sports Med 2008; 36:1821-1823.
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