10.1055/b-0035-124645 3 Interscalene Techniques of Brachial Plexus Block 3.1 Anatomy The brachial plexus is formed by the anterior rami of spinal nerves C5–C8 and T1, and it sometimes receives contributions…
10.1055/b-0035-124649 7 Selective Blocks of Individual Nerves in the Upper Arm, at the Elbow, and Wrist 7.1 Radial Nerve Block (Middle of Upper Arm) 7.1.1 Anatomy The radial nerve passes…
10.1055/b-0035-124648 6 Axillary Block 6.1 Anatomy In the axilla the cords are located medially, laterally, and posteriorly, corresponding to their names (Fig. 6.1). The ulnar nerve, the cutaneous nerve of…
10.1055/b-0035-124646 4 Supraclavicular and Infraclavicular Techniques of Brachial Plexus Block 4.1 Anatomy Just above the clavicle, each of the trunks splits into an anterior and a posterior division: The three…
10.1055/b-0035-124647 5 Suprascapular Nerve Block 5.1 Anatomy The upper trunk is formed by the roots of C5/C6. The suprascapular nerve branches from the brachial plexus in the region of the…
10.1055/b-0035-124644 2 General Overview 2.1 Anatomy The brachial plexus is formed by the anterior rami of the C5–C8 and T1 spinal nerves. The brachial plexus also contains contributions from C4…
