plexus brachialis

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Noun plexus brachialis has 1 sense

brachial plexus, plexus brachialis - a network of nerves formed by cervical and thoracic spinal nerves and supplying the arm and parts of the shoulder
--₁ is a kind of nerve plexus

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Plexus Brachialis

Description:

The plexus brachialis is a network of nerves located in the shoulder area that innervates the upper limb. It is formed from the anterior rami of the lower four cervical nerves (C5-C8) and the first thoracic nerve (T1).

Senses:

1. Anatomy:

Referring to the anatomical network of nerves that supplies the arm and shoulder.

Example sentence: The plexus brachialis is responsible for transmitting sensory and motor information from the upper limb.

2. Medicine:

Referring to injuries or disorders affecting the brachial plexus.

Example sentence: The patient experienced paralysis in the affected arm due to a plexus brachialis injury.

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