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Ch. 13 The Peripheral Nervous System

Chapter 13, Problem 13.3b

Define each of the following terms in your own words, using 20 or fewer words.


b. Nerve plexus

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Hey, everyone. Let's take a look at this question together. The brachial plexus is a major network of nerves, transmitting signals responsible for motor and sensory innervation of what is it? Answer choice. A arms and legs, answer choice. B the head and neck. Answer choice. C hands, arms and shoulders or answer choice. D feet, legs and thighs. Let's work this problem out together to try to figure out which of the following answer choices involves motor and sensory innervation by the brachial plexus. So in order to solve this question, we have to recall what the brachial plexus is related to specifically for motor and sensory innovation. And we can recall that the brachial plexus is responsible for motor and sensory innervation of the upper extremities of which the upper extremities include the shoulder, arms and hands. And the brachial plexus originates from the ventral rami of C five through T one spinal nerves. So looking at our end choices, we can see answer choice, see which says hands, arms and shoulders is the correct answer. And all other answer choices are incorrect. Since the brachial plexus is responsible for motor and sensory innervation of the upper extremities which includes the shoulder, arms and hands. I hope you found this video to be helpful. Thank you and goodbye.
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