Anatomical Variation in Musculocutaneous Nerve-A Cadaveric Study

Naimish Bhojak, P Jitendra, Patel, Jalpa Desai, H Samir, Ram
2014 Anatomical Variation In Musculocutaneous Nerve NJIRM   unpublished
s: Introduction:-Variation in origin, branching pattern, course and termination of musculocutaneous nerve are common. These anatomical variations important for anatomist, clinicians, anaesthetics and surgeons for avoid unexpected complication. Material & method:-Detailed study of 50 upper limbs of cadavers carried out in last 3 year. Result-in this study 4% cases there is absence of musculocutaneous nerve. Musculocutaneous nerve not piercing coracobrachialis and communicate with median nerve in
more » ... 4% cases and musculocutaneous nerve rejoins with median nerve in 2% cases. Conclusion:-In this study we found significant variation in musculocutaneous nerve which is important for surgeons, while planning surgery in axilla and arm to avoid injury. [ Bhojak N NJIRM 2014; 5(1) : 92-95]
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