The nerve supply of the upper limb underpins all sensory and motor function. This section explains the formation and branching of the brachial plexus and the pathways of its major …

Dec 13, 2025 · The brachial plexus is a network of nerve fibres that supplies the skin and musculature of the upper limb. It begins in the root of the neck, passes through the axilla, and …

Study upper limb anatomy including the shoulder, arm, forearm and hand. Explore bones, muscles, joints, vessels and nerves with clinical context for students and professionals.

Nov 6, 2025 · Learn the cutaneous innervation of the upper limb, including peripheral nerve territories and dermatomes of the shoulder, arm, forearm, and hand, with key clinical relevance.

Nov 6, 2025 · The median nerve is one of the major peripheral nerves of the upper limb, originating from the brachial plexus. In this article, we shall look at its anatomical course, motor …

Nov 10, 2025 · The radial nerve is a major peripheral nerve of the upper limb. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the radial nerve – its anatomical course and its motor and sensory …

Aug 11, 2025 · The musculocutaneous nerve is a major peripheral nerve of the upper limb. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the musculocutaneous nerve – its anatomical course, …

Nov 6, 2025 · The ulnar nerve is a major peripheral nerve of the upper limb. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the ulnar nerve – its anatomical course, motor and sensory …

Jun 14, 2025 · The median nerve carries motor and sensory fibres to the forearm and hand. The femoral nerve carries motor fibres to the anterior thigh and sensory fibres to the thigh and leg.

Nov 6, 2025 · There are three muscles located in the anterior compartment of the upper arm – biceps brachii, coracobrachialis and brachialis. They are all innervated by the …