Anatomical variations in formation of median nerve – A cadaveric study

Dr. Gunjan Rai; Dr. Soumya Khanna; Prof. Royana Singh

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2020

Anatomical variations in formation of median nerve – A cadaveric study

Dr. Gunjan Rai, Dr. Soumya Khanna, Prof. Royana Singh

Abstract :

The median nerve is the nerve which supply muscles of forearm and hand. It is formed in the axilla by the union of lateral root and medial root in relation to third part of axillary artery . The present study is to note the variations in formation of median nerve and its relation with axillary and achial artery. The study was conducted on 28 cadavers. The surgeons while performing the surgeries in arm and shoulder region should keep in mind about these variations.