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Brachial plexus
Brachial plexus

Brachial plexus

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The network of spinal nerves (from the lower neck and upper shoulder) that supply the arm, forearm, and hand with movement and sensation. Located in the neck-shoulder region.




Review Date: 2/7/2005
Reviewed By: Luc Jasmin, MD, PhD, Departments of Anatomy & Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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