musculocutaneous Synonyms
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musculocutaneous Meaning
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musculocutaneous (a.)
Pertaining both to muscles and skin; as, the musculocutaneous nerve.
musculocutaneous Sentence Examples
- The musculocutaneous nerve innervates the biceps brachii and brachialis muscles.
- Musculocutaneous injections are used to administer local anesthesia to the brachial plexus.
- The musculocutaneous artery supplies blood to the anterior compartment of the arm.
- Musculocutaneous flaps are used in reconstructive surgery to repair soft tissue defects.
- Musculocutaneous fibrosis is a rare condition that causes the muscles of the arm to become thickened and stiff.
- Musculocutaneous reflexes test the integrity of the musculocutaneous nerve.
- The musculocutaneous nerve can be injured during shoulder dislocations or fractures of the proximal humerus.
- Musculocutaneous entrapment can cause pain, weakness, and numbness in the forearm.
- Musculocutaneous neurectomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting the musculocutaneous nerve.
- Musculocutaneous ultrasound can be used to visualize the musculocutaneous nerve and surrounding structures.
FAQs About the word musculocutaneous
Pertaining both to muscles and skin; as, the musculocutaneous nerve.
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The musculocutaneous nerve innervates the biceps brachii and brachialis muscles.
Musculocutaneous injections are used to administer local anesthesia to the brachial plexus.
The musculocutaneous artery supplies blood to the anterior compartment of the arm.
Musculocutaneous flaps are used in reconstructive surgery to repair soft tissue defects.
