ANOMALOUS BRANCHES OF MEDIAN NERVE IN THE ARM
Journal: International Journal of Anatomy and Research (Vol.2, No. 4)Publication Date: 2014-12-31
Authors : Ishita Ghosh; Gairik Sengupta; Pallab Basu; Alpana De Bose .;
Page : 653-656
Keywords : Median nerve; Brachialis muscle; Both head of the biceps brachii; Pronator teres.;
Abstract
Background: Dissection of right and left upper limbs and demonstration of the origin and the course of median nerve. Result: Median nerve in the right upper limb is formed normally but it supplies brachialis muscle and both head of the biceps in the arm which is anomalous. In the left arm of the patient the course and supply of median nerve is normal. Conclusion: The patient has unilateral anomalous supply of median nerve in the arm ? this can result in trauma to this nerve while undergoing any surgery in right arm.
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