title: The brachial plexus. Clinical anatomy.
abstract: Brachial plexus injuries present in certain consistent patterns. Learning the overall brachial plexus anatomy--with an emphasis on the common sites of injury--can facilitate localization, which is essential for diagnosis and formulation of an appropriate treatment plan.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Service, Helen Hayes Hospital, West Haverstraw, New York.
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: McCann
authors.forename: D F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Bindelglass
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000502:physiology; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000293:injuries; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries