Brachial plexus

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The brachial plexus is a network of nerves originating in the neck region, passing between the anterior and middle scalene muscles. It passes through the axilla where many peripheral nerves arise that course through the upper limb to innervate the muscles, joints and skin. It can be divided into two main parts: supraclavicular and infraclavicular. The supraclavicular part (roots and trunks with their branches) of the brachial plexus is located in the posterior triangle of the neck, while its infraclavicular part (cords and their branches) is in the axilla. The brachial plexus gives off lateral branches (anterior and posterior) and five major terminal branches.

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