brachial plexus in a sentence
Examples
- The brachial plexus is formed by the T2.
- The anterior distribution includes the cervical plexus ( C1-C4 ) and brachial plexus ( C5-T1 ).
- Above and to its lateral side are the upper trunks of the brachial plexus and the Omohyoideus.
- The long thoracic nerve traverses this passageway in addition to axillary blood vessels and the brachial plexus.
- Brachial plexus anesthesia by percutaneous injection through axillary and supraclavicular approaches was developed in the early 20th century.
- It arises from the brachial plexus.
- Complications associated with brachial plexus block include intra-arterial or intravenous injection, which can lead to local anesthetic toxicity.
- Other rare but serious complications from brachial plexus block include pneumothorax and persistent paresis of the phrenic nerve.
- The carotid tubercle is also used as a landmark for anaesthesia of the brachial plexus and cervical plexus.
- Brachial plexus injuries are not uncommon.