Injury to the musculocutaneous nerve can be caused by three mechanisms: repeated microtrauma, indirect trauma or direct trauma on the nerve. Overuse of coracobrachialis, …

Sep 21, 2023 · This article will discuss the origin, course, motor and sensory function and injury of the musculocutaneous nerve, including related clinical notes.

The Musculocutaneous nerve is a large branch of the Brachial Plexus.It is called musculocutaneous nerve as it supplies the muscles of the front of the arm and skin of lateral …

Sep 4, 2023 · The musculocutaneous nerve innervates the three muscles of the anterior compartment of the arm: the coracobrachialis, biceps brachii, and brachialis muscles. It is also …

Explore the journey and functions of the musculocutaneous nerve, from its origin to the structures it supplies.

Physical examination of the musculocutaneous nerve includes both motor and sensory examination. The motor examination involves testing the coracobrachialis, biceps brachii and …

Aug 11, 2025 · The musculocutaneous nerve is a major peripheral nerve of the upper limb. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the musculocutaneous nerve – its anatomical course, …

Nov 11, 2025 · The musculocutaneous nerve is one of five major branches of the brachial plexus and supplies motor innervation to the arm and sensory innervation to the forearm.

The musculocutaneous nerve innervates the muscles in the anterior compartment of the arm – the biceps brachii, brachialis and coracobrachialis. These muscles flex the upper arm at the …

Jan 24, 2025 · The musculocutaneous nerve branches from the lateral cord just anterior to the glenohumeral joint, explaining its sensitivity to destruct with anterior dislocations.