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Musculospiral Nerve.
Musculospiral Nerve - as a noun
Largest branch of the brachial plexus; extends down the humerus to the lateral epicondyle where it divides into one branch that goes to the skin on the back of the hand and another that goes to the underlying extensor muscles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nervus radialisradial nerveExample Sentences
"The musculospiral nerve is a major nerve that travels down the arm."
"Damage to the musculospiral nerve can result in weakness and numbness in the forearm and hand."
"The musculospiral nerve innervates the muscles responsible for wrist extension."
"The musculospiral nerve is also known as the radial nerve."
"Compression of the musculospiral nerve can occur in conditions such as radial tunnel syndrome."