ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site brachial plexus Anterior view of right brachial plexus. Based on illustration from Gray's Anatomy A collection of large nerve trunks that pass from the lower part of the cervical spine (in the neck) and the upper part of the thorac spine (in the chest) down the arm. The nerve trunks of the brachial plexus divide into the musculocutaneous and axillary, median, ulnar, and radial nerves which both control muscles in and receive sensations from the arm and hand. Related category    • ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP