brachial plexus Nausheen Tamboli

anatomy
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1. Brachial plexus

2. Learning objectives: What is Brachial plexus Where is it situated in the human body Function Structure of Brachial plexus Clinical Relevance

3. What is Brachial plexus…… The brachial plexus is a complex network of nerves that originate from the spinal cord in the neck and controls movements and sensations in the shoulder, arm, forearm and hand. It is divided in the following main parts Roots Trunks Divisions Cords Branches

4. Where is it situated

5. Located in the lower neck and upper shoulder region. Begins at the level of nerve roots emerging from the spinal cord between the C5 and T1 vertebrae Extends across the shoulder area to the armpit Two main regions: Supraclavicular Region Infraclavicular Region

6. Functions Motor Functions : Regulation of muscle activity, allowing to perform voluntary movements such as lifting, flexing and extending and involuntary movements such as reflexes Sensory Functions : Receiving and transmitting sensory information from the body to the brain ,the brachial plexus provides sensory innervation to the skin of the upper limb

7. Structures of Brachial plexus