The brachial plexus is a plexus of nerves that innervates the shoulders, arms, and chest wall as part of the peripheral nervous system with three main branches. The brachial plexus is composed of anterior spinal nerves from the lowest cervical vertebrae C5-C7 and the first thoracic vertebra Th1. A few nerve fibers originating from the … Brachial Plexus: Structure, Function & Diseases
The musculocutaneous nerve is a mixed nerve whose origin is in the brachial plexus. It also bears the name musculocutaneous nerve. What is the musculocutaneous nerve? The musculocutaneous nerve is an external nerve of the brachial plexus (brachial plexus). It is one of the mixed nerves. This means that it has both motor and sensory … Musculocutaneous Nerve: Structure, Function & Diseases
The suprascapular nerve innervates specific muscles of the shoulder region. The functions of the nerve are explained by its location and the way it transmits signals. Mechanical and biochemical nerve damage can lead to diseases and conditions explained in more detail below. What is the suprascapular nerve? The suprascapular nerve is a sensorimotor nerve. Colloquially, … Suprascapular Nerve: Structure, Function & Diseases
The rotator cuff refers to a muscle group of the shoulder. It is of great importance for the mobility and stability of the shoulder joint. What is the rotator cuff? The rotator cuff is also known as the muscle-tendon cap. This refers to an important muscle group in the shoulder that includes a total of … Rotator Cuff: Structure, Function & Diseases
The supraspinatus muscle is the name given to the upper limb muscle. It is part of the rotator cuff. What is the supraspinatus muscle? The supraspinatus muscle is the upper limb muscle. Together with the infraspinatus muscle (lower limb muscle), the subscapularis muscle (lower shoulder blade muscle) and the teres minor muscle (small round muscle), … Supraspinatus Muscle: Structure, Function & Diseases
The cutaneus antebrachii medialis nerve is a nerve from the brachial plexus. Its function is to transmit sensations from specific skin regions of the arm to the brain. Damage to the cutaneus antebrachii medialis nerve can occur, for example, when blood is drawn. What is the cutaneus antebrachii medial nerve? The cutaneus antebrachii medialis nerve … Antebrachii Medial Cutaneous Nerve: Structure, Function & Diseases
Synonyms Latin: Musculus subclavius Definition The subclavian muscle is a short, narrow muscle that belongs to the deeper shoulder and chest muscles. It is supplied with blood via the internal thoracic artery. It primarily stabilizes the clavicle. It also protects adjacent structures, namely the subclavian artery and vein and the brachial plexus, by cushioning them … Subclavian muscle
