Brachial Plexus

The brachial plexus, or plexus brachials, is one of the most complex and important connections of the nervous system. It is located between the base of the arm and the shoulder and is responsible for transmitting nerve signals from the central nervous system to the muscles, skin and bones. In this article we will look at the anatomy, function and diseases of the brachial plexus, as well as treatment and prevention methods.

Anatomy The brachial plexus is made up of several million nerves that connect the brain to the muscles and other tissues of the shoulder joint. It has five main branches: medial, lateral, posterior, anterior and middle. Each branch consists of many nerves that go to small structures around the shoulder, forearm and hand. In total, there are about 20,000 in the shoulder area