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Structure of musculocutaneous nerve

Known as: Musculocutaneous Nerve, Musculocutaneous Nerves, Casserio's nerve 
A major nerve of the upper extremity. The fibers of the musculocutaneous nerve originate in the lower cervical spinal cord (usually C5 to C7), travel… 
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Blood supply aspectsMicrobiologicalMusculocutaneous nerve component of C6 nerveProcess of secretion

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Peripheral NervesShoulderUpper arm

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2008
2008
Median nerve and brachial artery entrapment in the abnormal brachialis muscle - A case report
Knowledge of variation in the pattern of muscle insertion and possible neurovascular entrapment is important for orthopedic… 
2003
2003
A rare case of a four-headed biceps brachii muscle with a double piercing by the musculocutaneous nerve
A rare case of a four-headed biceps brachii muscle associated with a double piercing of one of the supernumerary heads by the… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block Using Peripheral Nerve Stimulator: A Comparison Between Double- and Triple-Injection Techniques
Background and Objectives The multiple-injection technique for axillary block, in which the main 4 nerves of the plexus are… 
2000
2000
Fentanyl Improves Analgesia but Prolongs the Onset of Axillary Brachial Plexus Block by Peripheral Mechanism
We evaluated the effects of fentanyl added to lidocaine for axillary brachial plexus block in 66 adult patients scheduled for… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
On the incidence of third head of biceps brachii in Turkish neonates and adults.
The occurrence of a third head of the biceps brachii has been reported in several articles. The aim of this study is to determine… 
1999
1999
Block of the brachial plexus branches by the humeral route. A prospective study in 503 ambulatory patients. Proposal of a nerve‐blocking sequence
Background: Brachial plexus is usually approached by the supraclavicular or axillary route. A technique for selective blockade of… 
1995
1995
Histometric effects of ciliary neurotrophic factor in wobbler mouse motor neuron disease
We investigated the histological effects of ciliary neurotrophic factor on degenerating motor neurons, their axons, and skeletal… 
1993
1993
Addition of Fentanyl to 1.5% Lidocaine Does Not Increase the Success of Axillary Plexus Block
Background and Objectives. This randomized, double-blind study was designed to evaluate the effects of the addition of fentanyl… 
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
Repair of avulsion of insertion of biceps brachii tendon.
An end-result study was made of 16 cases of avulsion of the insertion of the biceps brachii tendon. The follow-up period spanned… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Perivascular Axillary Block III: Blockade Following 40 ml of 0.5%, 1% or 1.5% Mepivacaine with Adrenaline
Perivascular axillary blockade was performed on 90 patients with the aid of a catheter technique. All blockades were performed by… 
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