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Cords of the brachial plexus and the muscles they innervate 01

Topic: Pharmacology

Created on Tuesday, September 9 2008 by jdmiles

Last modified on Tuesday, September 9 2008.

The extensor pollicis longus muscle is innervated by which of the following cords of the brachial plexus?

 
        A) Posterior cord only.
 
        B) Posterior and lateral cords.
 
        C) Medial cord only.
 
        D) Lateral cord only.
 
        E) Medial and lateral cords.
 

 


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A) Posterior cord only.

This answer is correct.


The extensor pollicis longus muscle receives innervation from the posterior cord only. Refer to the image below.

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B) Posterior and lateral cords.

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The extensor pollicis longus muscle receives innervation from the posterior cord only.  (See References)

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C) Medial cord only.

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The extensor pollicis longus muscle receives innervation from the posterior cord only.  (See References)

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D) Lateral cord only.

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The extensor pollicis longus muscle receives innervation from the posterior cord only.  (See References)

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E) Medial and lateral cords.

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The extensor pollicis longus muscle receives innervation from the posterior cord only.  (See References)

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References:

1. Guarantors of Brain. (2000). Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System, fourth edition. W.B. Saunders, Edinburgh. (ISBN:0702025127)Advertising:
2. Preston, D.C., and Shapiro, B.E. (2005). Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders: Clinical-Electrophysiologic Correlations, 2nd Edition. Elsevier, Philadelphia. (ISBN:075067492X)Advertising:
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Cords of the brachial plexus and the muscles they innervate 01
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Created: 09/09/2008
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