Superior lateral brachial cutaneous nerve

Nervus cutaneus lateralis superior brachii

  • Latin synonym: Nervus cutaneus brachii lateralis superior
  • Synonym: Superior lateral cutaneous nerve of arm

Definition

The posterior branch (lower branch) of the axillary nerve supplies the Teres minor and the posterior part of the Deltoideus; upon the branch to the Teres minor an oval enlargement (pseudoganglion) usually exists. The posterior branch then pierces the deep fascia and is continued as the superior lateral brachial cutaneous nerve, which sweeps around the posterior border of the Deltoideus and supplies the skin over the lower two-thirds of the posterior part of this muscle, as well as that covering the long head of the Triceps brachii 


Comparative anatomy in animals

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