Bilateral absence of musculocutaneous nerve: a case report

Detailed knowledge of course and distribution of nerves in the axilla and arm is very important in the management of nerve injuries particularly in case of their variations. Bilateral absence of the musculocutaneous nerve was found during routine dissection in a male cadaver. The dissected part was...

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Published in:Journal of clinical and diagnostic research 2014-09, Vol.8 (9), p.AD06-AD07
Main Authors: Sarkar, Aniruddha, Saha, Anubha
Format: Article
Language:English
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Anatomy Section
median nerve
musculocutaneous nerve
variation
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Summary:Detailed knowledge of course and distribution of nerves in the axilla and arm is very important in the management of nerve injuries particularly in case of their variations. Bilateral absence of the musculocutaneous nerve was found during routine dissection in a male cadaver. The dissected part was cleared to see the distribution of the muscles of the arm. The muscles of the flexor compartment were supplied by the median nerve, instead of the musculocutaneous nerve. The present case report of this anatomical variation of the nerves should help in management of nerve injuries in the axilla or the arm.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X
DOI:10.7860/JCDR/2014/8779.4903