International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 22
  • Issue: 1and2

An atypical abnormality in the organization of brachial plexus: A case report

1International Medical School, Management and Science University, Malaysia

2Faculty of Business and Professional studies, Management and Science University, Malaysia

*Corresponding Author Dr. Manah Chandra Changmai International Medical School, Management and Science University, Malaysia. Email: dr_manah@msu.edu.my

Online published on 30 August, 2019.

Abstract

The brachial plexus is positioned in neck and axilla. It is a systematic plexus of nerves innervating majority of the structure of upper limb. During routine dissection in practical class of undergraduate year 1 students, a link was noticed in lateral cord and medial root of brachial plexus was noticed in right sided upper limb. The orthopedican, surgeons and anesthesiologist should be well informed regarding this type of variation of brachial plexus while performing any procedures.

Keywords

Brachial plexus, dissection, cadaver, Practical, variation