Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (Sep 2014)

Bilateral Absence of Musculocutaneous Nerve: A Case Report

  • Aniruddha Sarkar,
  • Anubha Saha

DOI
https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2014/8779.4903
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 9
pp. AD06 – AD07

Abstract

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Detailed knowledge of course and distribution of nerves in the axilla and arm is very important in the management of nerve injuries particularly in case of their variations. Bilateral absence of the musculocutaneous nerve was found during routine dissection in a male cadaver. The dissected part was cleared to see the distribution of the muscles of the arm. The muscles of the flexor compartment were supplied by the median nerve, instead of the musculocutaneous nerve. The present case report of this anatomical variation of the nerves should help in management of nerve injuries in the axilla or the arm.

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