Brachial Plexus

Fetal injury: fractures, brachial plexus injury, intracranial haemorrhage

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Fetal injury: fractures, brachial plexus injury, intracranial haemorrhage (Reproductive Health End of Trimester 2 CAT (MBOG 4223): labour and cord prolapse)
Q119: Arm specimen — name A and B; two branches of the lateral cord of the brachial plexus (2+2 marks) (Aponeurosis — Anatomy Question Bank)
Two branches of the lateral cord of the brachial plexus: lateral division of the median nerve; musculocutaneous nerve (Aponeurosis — Anatomy Question Bank)
Clinical features: cough, haemoptysis, weight loss, Pancoast tumour (apical — brachial plexus/Horner's syndrome), SVC obstruction (Ovarian & Colorectal Cancer: Risks, Pathogenesis, Staging)
Origin: medial and lateral cords of brachial plexus (C5–T1); roots unite anterior to the third part of the axillary artery. (Master First-Year Anatomy: Must-Know Essays & Key Concepts)
Lower brachial plexus (C8–T1): pain radiating down medial arm and forearm, hand weakness and wasting, medial forearm and hand sensory loss (Master First-Year Anatomy: Must-Know Essays & Key Concepts)