Brachial Plexus Formation and Adult Structure

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OPEN ACCESSJuly 7, 2009Brachial Plexus Formation and Adult Structure Douglas Gould, PhD Douglas Gould, PhD Ohio State University College of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.1674 SectionsAbout ToolsDownload Citations ShareFacebookTwitterEmail Abstract Introduction: This resource is a multimedia module aiming to simplify the study of brachial plexus structure and function. The module uses a combination of novel illustrations, animations, clinical photographs, explanatory text, and a set of printable questions to provide an easy-to-understand tutorial for the brachial plexus. Methods: The course of each of the five terminal branches of the brachial plexus is illustrated and accompanied by a general pathway description. Muscles receiving motor innervation from each terminal branch are listed and shown diagrammatically in a separate set of images. Posed and real clinical photographs and descriptions are included with each terminal branch to illustrate the result of nerve lesion. In addition, the cutaneous patterns of sensory innervation are illustrated. The program requires either a Macintosh or PC with Quicktime 3.0. Results: Student evaluations of the program highlight its ease of use as well as clear and intuitive navigation. Student evaluations also validated the use of illustrations and animations as beneficial to understanding and retention of the material. Survey results indicate the program is useful in helping students in their study of the brachial plexus. Discussion: One of the most beneficial aspects of the program is a simple animation showing the development of the brachial plexus from its embryological origins that illustrates limb rotation and the resulting adult anatomy and dermatomal arrangement. Educational Objectives By the end of this resource, learners will be able to: Demonstrate the pathway of the terminal branches of the brachial plexus.Illustrate the pattern of motor and sensory innervation of the terminal branches of the brachial plexus.Link the embryological rotation of the upper limb with the dermatome pattern in the adult.Provide a means of self-assessment on knowledge of the brachial plexus.Use clinical lesions to more clearly demonstrate functions of the terminal branches of the brachial plexus. Sign up for the latest publications from MedEdPORTAL Add your email below FILES INCLUDEDReferencesRelatedDetails FILES INCLUDED Included in this publication: Doug Gould Folder Projector.exe BrachPlex brachial.dir To view all publication components, extract (i.e., unzip) them from the downloaded .zip file. Download editor’s noteThis publication may contain technology or a display format that is no longer in use. CitationGould D. Brachial Plexus Formation and Adult Structure. MedEdPORTAL. 2009;5:1674. https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.1674 Copyright & Permissions© 2009 Gould. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives license.KeywordsBrachial PlexusUlnar NerveClaw HandWaiter's TipMusculocutaneous NerveAxillary NerveWrist DropRadian NerveMedian NerveWinged Scapula Disclosures None to report. Funding/Support None to report. Prior Presentations Gould DJ. Enhancing the clinical relevance of an anatomy multimedia program. Presented at: American Association of Clinical Anatomists and British Association of Clinical Anatomists 3rd Joint Conference; 2001; Cambridge, England. Gould DJ, Spawn C, Cooper M. The anatomy of the brachial plexus: a multimedia program emphasizing embryological derivation. Presented at: International Association of Medical Science Educators 4th Annual Conference; 1999; Washington, DC. Gould DJ, Spawn C, Cooper M. A multimedia program for the brachial plexus. Presented at: American Association of Clinical Anatomists 16th Annual Conference; 1999; Iowa City, IA. Loading ...