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nerves innervating the muscles of the upper extremity

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Which of the following is most accurate regarding nerves innervating the muscles of the upper extremity?

 
        A) Flexor carpi radialis receives innervation from axillary nerve.
 
        B) Infraspinatus receives innervation from musculocutaneous nerve.
 
        C) Biceps brachii receives innervation from spinal segment C3.
 
        D) Flexor carpi ulnaris receives innervation from spinal segment C7.
 
        E) Supraspinatus receives innervation from spinal segment C3.
 

 


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A) flexor carpi radialis receives innervation from axillary nerve.

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The statement, "flexor carpi radialis receives innervation from axillary nerve." is false.
flexor carpi radialis receives innervation from median nerve, receives innervation from spinal segment C6, and receives innervation from spinal segment C7.  (See References)

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B) infraspinatus receives innervation from musculocutaneous nerve.

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The statement, "infraspinatus receives innervation from musculocutaneous nerve." is false.
infraspinatus receives innervation from the brachial plexus, receives innervation from spinal segment C5, and receives innervation from spinal segment C6.  (See References)

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C) biceps brachii receives innervation from spinal segment C3.

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The statement, "biceps brachii receives innervation from spinal segment C3." is false.
biceps brachii receives innervation from musculocutaneous nerve, receives innervation from spinal segment C5, and receives innervation from spinal segment C6.  (See References)

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D) flexor carpi ulnaris receives innervation from spinal segment C7.

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The statement, "flexor carpi ulnaris receives innervation from spinal segment C7." is true.
flexor carpi ulnaris receives innervation from ulnar nerve, receives innervation from spinal segment C7, receives innervation from spinal segment C8, and receives innervation from spinal segment T1.  (See References)

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E) supraspinatus receives innervation from spinal segment C3.

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The statement, "supraspinatus receives innervation from spinal segment C3." is false.
supraspinatus receives innervation from the brachial plexus, receives innervation from spinal segment C5, and receives innervation from spinal segment C6.  (See References)

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References:

1. Guarantors of Brain. (2000). Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System, fourth edition. W.B. Saunders, Edinburgh.
2. Moore, K.L. (1992). Clinical Oriented Anatomy, 3rd Edition. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore.
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