Bilateral absence of musculocutaneous nerve in a cadaveric specimen
Abstract
Knowledge of the normal course and distribution of the nerves of the brachial plexus in the axilla and arm, and of its possible variations, is essential for the proper management of upper limb nerve injuries, which is a relatively common occurrence in the clinical setup. Bilateral absence of the musculocutaneous nerve was observed during routine dissection of a female cadaver. The muscles of the flexor compartment of the arm were supplied by the median nerve bilaterally.
The present case report should elucidate this variation and should aid in applying this knowledge in the clinical setup.
© 2023 E. A. S. T. Edirisinghe, D. N. P. de Zoysa, M. T. Devmini, S. Pathmaperuma, W. P. A. N. Wijesinghe, P. H. D. C. Randini, P. Pranatharthiharan, G. A. K. Gayana, L. D. Wickramaarachchi, P. K. C. J. Pathirana, L. Jayakody, V. Attygalla, S. C. Senanayake, P. H. Dissanayake, S. G. Yasawardena, published by Anatomical Society of Sri Lanka
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