Human Anatomy, Books a la Carte Plus MasteringA&P with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
Human Anatomy, Books a la Carte Plus MasteringA&P with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321909954
Author: Frederic H. Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 7RFT
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Match the term brachial plexus with the most closely related description given below:

Tracts and columns

Specific region of body surface

Cervical plexus

Motor neuron axons

Sacral plexus

Lumbar plexus

Single bundle of axons

Involuntary motor response

Loose connective tissue, adipose tissue

Pectoral girdle/upper extremity

Introduction:

The brachial plexus is a complex network of nerves that begins from the ventral rami of the spinal nerves. It supplies to the hand, chest, and shoulders. Therefore, it innervates the upper limb and the pectoral girdle.

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