Lateral Cord of Brachial Plexus Anatomy in 3D

The lateral cord of the brachial plexus is formed by the anterior divisions of the C5 and C6 spinal nerves. It gives rise to the lateral pectoral nerve, the musculocutaneous nerve, and the lateral root of the median nerve.

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Anterior Division of Middle Trunk Lateral Pectoral Nerve Median Nerve Musculocutaneous Nerve Posterior Cord of Brachial Plexus Brachial Plexus (Inferior Trunk) Brachial Plexus (Middle Trunk) Brachial Plexus (Roots)