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Nerve Roots and Trunks
What are the trunks of the brachial plexus?
Upper, middle, and lower trunks formed by the roots.
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Common Injuries to the Brachial Plexus
What type of injuries can occur related to the Brachial Plexus?
Nerve injuries that affect arm movement and sensation.
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Branches of the Brachial Plexus
Which nerves are branches of the brachial plexus?
Musculocutaneous, axillary, radial, median, and ulnar nerves.
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Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus
How are the structures of the brachial plexus organized?
They are organized into roots, trunks, divisions, cords, and branches.
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Components of the Brachial Plexus
What are the main components of the brachial plexus?
Roots, trunks, divisions, cords, and branches.
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Nerve Roots and Trunks
How many roots make up the brachial plexus?
Five roots, corresponding to the spinal nerves C5 to T1.
What are the divisions of the brachial plexus?
Each trunk divides into an anterior and posterior division.
What are the cords of the brachial plexus named after?
Their position relative to the axillary artery.
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Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus
What is the primary function of the brachial plexus?
To provide motor and sensory innervation to the upper limb.
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Nerve Roots and Trunks
How many trunks are in the brachial plexus?
Three trunks: upper, middle, and lower.
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Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus
What is the primary focus of anatomy?
The structure and organization of living organisms.
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Clinical Significance of the Brachial Plexus
What is the significance of understanding the anatomy of the brachial plexus?
It helps in diagnosing and treating nerve injuries.
What is the significance of the divisions in the brachial plexus?
They separate into anterior and posterior divisions, which contribute to the formation of cords.
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Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus
What is the primary function of the brachial plexus?
To supply nerves to the upper limb.
What are the three cords of the Brachial Plexus?
Lateral, Posterior, and Medial cords.
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Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus
What is the Brachial Plexus?
A network of nerves that supplies the upper limb.
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Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus
What are the main components studied in anatomy?
Cells, tissues, organs, and systems.
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Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus
How does anatomy relate to physiology?
Anatomy provides the structure, while physiology explains how those structures function.
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Nerve Roots and Trunks
What are the three trunks of the Brachial Plexus?
Upper, Middle, and Lower trunks.
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Nerve Roots and Trunks
What role do the nerve roots play in the brachial plexus?
They are the origin of the plexus and contribute to its function.
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Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus
What is the significance of the Brachial Plexus in the human body?
It is responsible for the motor and sensory innervation of the upper limb.
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Nerve Roots and Trunks
How many roots make up the Brachial Plexus?
Five roots, which are derived from the spinal nerves C5, C6, C7, C8, and T1.
What are the divisions of the Brachial Plexus?
Each trunk divides into an anterior and posterior division.
