Musculocutaneous Nerve

A major nerve of the upper extremity. The fibers of the musculocutaneous nerve originate in the lower cervical spinal cord (usually C5 to C7), travel via the lateral cord of the brachial plexus, and supply sensory and motor innervation to the upper arm, elbow, and forearm.

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Tree Number(s): A08.800.800.720.050.540

MeSH Unique ID: D009138

Entry Terms:

• Musculocutaneous Nerves
• Nerve, Musculocutaneous
• Nerves, Musculocutaneous

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Anatomy Category
Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Peripheral Nerves
Spinal Nerves
Brachial Plexus
Musculocutaneous Nerve