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Plexus Brachialis (Noun)

Meaning

A network of nerves formed by cervical and thoracic spinal nerves and supplying the arm and parts of the shoulder.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The plexus brachialis is a complex network of nerves that provides motor and sensory function to the arm and shoulder region.
  • Damage to the plexus brachialis can result in numbness, weakness, or paralysis of the arm, depending on the location and severity of the injury.
  • During surgery, the anesthesiologist carefully avoided the plexus brachialis to prevent nerve damage and ensure proper arm function after the procedure.
  • The plexus brachialis is formed by the combination of cervical and thoracic spinal nerves, which merge to create a network of nerve fibers that supply the arm and shoulder.
  • Injury to the plexus brachialis can occur due to trauma, compression, or stretching of the nerves, and may require surgical intervention to repair or restore function.

Synonyms

  • Brachial Plexus

Hypernyms

  • Nerve Plexus
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