- brachial plexus
- A network of nerves that sends signals from the spine to the arm and hand.
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Brachial plexus — A bundle of nerves beginning in the back of the base of the neck and extending through the axilla (armpit). The brachial plexus is formed by the union of portions of the fifth through eighth cervical nerves and the first thoracic nerve from the… … Medical dictionary
Brachial plexus — ] or Roots, Trunks, Divisions, Cords, Collateral/Pre terminal Branches, and (Terminal) Branches. * The five roots are the five anterior rami of the spinal nerves, after they have given off their segmental supply to the muscles of the neck. *… … Wikipedia
Brachial plexus injury — The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that conducts signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm and hand. Brachial plexus injuries are caused by damage to those nerves. Symptoms may include a limp or paralyzed arm, lack of muscle control in… … Wikipedia
Brachial plexus lesion — Infobox Disease Name = PAGENAME Caption = DiseasesDB = 31267 ICD10 = ICD10|G|54|0|g|50, ICD10|P|14|3|p|10, ICD10|S|14|3|s|10 ICD9 = ICD9|353.0, ICD9|767.6, ICD9|953.4 ICDO = OMIM = MedlinePlus = eMedicineSubj = eMedicineTopic = MeshID = D020516… … Wikipedia
brachial plexus block — regional anesthesia of the shoulder, arm, and hand by injection of a local anesthetic into the brachial plexus; called also brachial plexus anesthesia … Medical dictionary
brachial plexus — noun a network of nerves formed by cervical and thoracic spinal nerves and supplying the arm and parts of the shoulder • Syn: ↑plexus brachialis • Hypernyms: ↑nerve plexus * * * noun : a complex network of nerves that is formed chiefly by the… … Useful english dictionary
brachial plexus neuropathy — brachial plexopathy … Medical dictionary
brachial plexus — noun Date: circa 1860 a network of nerves lying mostly in the armpit and supplying nerves to the chest, shoulder, and arm … New Collegiate Dictionary
brachial plexus — Anat. a network of nerves in the armpits and neck, innervating the shoulders, arms, and hands. [1855 60] * * * … Universalium
brachial plexus — a network of nerves, arising from the spine at the base of the neck, from which arise the nerves supplying the arm, forearm and hand, and parts of the shoulder girdle . See also radial nerve … The new mediacal dictionary
