The posterior cord is a part of the
brachial plexus
The brachial plexus is a network () of nerves formed by the anterior rami of the lower four cervical nerves and first thoracic nerve ( C5, C6, C7, C8, and T1). This plexus extends from the spinal cord, through the cervicoaxillary canal in th ...
. It consists of contributions from all of the roots of the brachial plexus.
The posterior cord gives rise to the following nerves:
Additional images
File:PLEXUS BRACHIALIS.jpg, Brachial plexus
File:Slide12OOO.JPG, Posterior cord
File:Slide1SSS.JPG, Posterior cord
File:Slide1cord.JPG, Brachial plexus.Deep dissection.
File:Slide1ecc.JPG, Brachial plexus.Deep dissection.Anterolateral view
References
MBBS resources
http://mbbsbasic.googlepages.com/
External links
* - "Axilla, dissection, anterior view"
Nerves of the upper limb
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