Superior lateral brachial cutaneous nerve

Nerves · Latin: Nervus cutaneus lateralis posterioris femoris

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SUPERIOR LATERAL BRACHIAL CUTANEOUS NERVE/ SUPERIOR LATERAL CUTANEOUS NERVE OF ARM

The superior lateral cutaneous nerve of arm (or superior lateral brachial cutaneous nerve) is the continuation of the posterior cord of the axillary nerve, after it pierces the deep fascia.

It contains axons from C5-C6.

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