Anatomy
·Upper Limb
Musculocutaneous Nerve
⭐ PREMIUM
The musculocutaneous nerve (C5,6,7) is the terminal branch of the LATERAL cord that powers the anterior arm.
COURSE
• Pierces coracobrachialis, then runs between biceps brachii and brachialis.
• Continues as the LATERAL CUTANEOUS NERVE OF THE FOREARM (sensory) lateral to the biceps tendon.
SUPPLIES
• Motor: coracobrachialis, biceps brachii, brachialis (the anterior compartment of the arm).
• S…
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