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brachial plexus

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brachial plexus
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A network of nerves located in the neck and axilla, composed of the anterior branches of the lower four cervical and first two thoracic spinal nerves and supplying the chest, shoulder, and arm.
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Noun1.brachial plexus - a network of nerves formed by cervical and thoracic spinal nerves and supplying the arm and parts of the shoulder
nerve plexus - a network of intersecting nerves


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Remaining chapters explore clinical considerations, including in utero causation of brachial plexus injury; predisposing factors; recognition, classification, and management of shoulder dystocia; brachial plexus injury at cesarean section; delivery of the nondiabetic macrosomic infant; the midwifery view; the etiology of brachial plexus birth palsy as based on radiographic, intraoperative, and histological findings; and recent reliable research.
The baby, who was named Catherine, was diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury to the right shoulder.
Brachial plexus palsy, also known as Erb''s palsy, is a paralysis or weakness of the arm caused by an injury to one or more nerves that control and supply the muscles of the shoulder and upper extremities (upper brachial plexus).
 
 
 
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