Anatomical Variation in Musculocutaneous Nerve –A Cadaveric Study
Anatomical Variation In Musculocutaneous Nerve
Keywords:
Lateral Cord, Median Nerve, Musculocutaneous Nerve, VariationsAbstract
Introduction:-Variation in origin, branching pattern, course and termination of musculocutaneous nerve are common. These anatomical variations important for anatomist, clinicians, anaesthetics and surgeons for avoid unexpected complication. Material & method:- Detailed study of 50 upper limbs of cadavers carried out in last 3 year. Result –in this study 4% cases there is absence of musculocutaneous nerve. Musculocutaneous nerve not piercing coracobrachialis and communicate with median nerve in 4% cases and musculocutaneous nerve rejoins with median nerve in 2% cases. Conclusion:- In this study we found significant variation in musculocutaneous nerve which is important for surgeons, while planning surgery in axilla and arm to avoid injury.
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