brachial plexus

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brachial plexus

A doctor points to a diagram of the brachial plexus during a medical lecture.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A network of nerves: The brachial plexus is a complex network of nerves, specifically formed by the ventral rami of the lower four cervical spinal nerves and the first thoracic spinal nerve (C5-C8 and T1).
    • Supplies the arm and shoulder: This network is responsible for supplying motor and sensory innervation to the upper limb, including the shoulder, arm, forearm, and hand.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Damage to the brachial plexus can cause weakness or numbness in the arm.
    • The surgeon carefully dissected the area to expose the brachial plexus.
    • The brachial plexus is vulnerable to injury during childbirth or trauma.
Advanced Usage
  • Medical Context: The term is primarily used in medical, anatomical, and clinical contexts (e.g., neurology, orthopedics, anesthesiology).
    • The anesthesiologist performed a brachial plexus block to numb the patient's arm for surgery.
  • Pathological Conditions: Often discussed in relation to specific injuries or syndromes.
    • Brachial plexopathy refers to any disorder affecting the brachial plexus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Plexus (n): A general term for a network of nerves or blood vessels.
    • The solar plexus is another major nerve network in the abdomen.
  • Brachial (adj): Relating to the arm.
    • The brachial artery is the major blood vessel of the upper arm.
Synonyms
  • Nerve plexus of the arm: A descriptive synonym.
  • (None are perfect synonyms): In technical contexts, the specific term "brachial plexus" is almost always used without substitution.
Related Phrases
  • Brachial plexus injury: Damage to this nerve network.
    • The football player suffered a brachial plexus injury during the tackle.
  • Brachial plexus block: A regional anesthesia technique.
    • A brachial plexus block is often used for hand and forearm surgeries.
Related Idioms
  • (Not applicable): As a specific anatomical term, "brachial plexus" is not used in idiomatic expressions.
brachial plexus

A doctor points to a diagram of the brachial plexus during a medical lecture.

Noun
  1. a network of nerves formed by cervical and thoracic spinal nerves and supplying the arm and parts of the shoulder

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