radial nerve

• Ein großer Nerv des menschlichen Arms, der vom Plexus brachialis über die Rückseite von Ober- und Unterarm verläuft, die Streckung in Ellenbogen-, Handgelenk und Fingern steuert und die Sensibilität eines Teils der Hand vermittelt.

A major nerve in the human arm that runs from the brachial plexus down the back of the arm and forearm, controlling extension of the elbow, wrist, and fingers, and providing sensation to part of the hand.

1. Anatomical nerveC1formal

   A major nerve in the human arm that controls movement and sensation in the triceps, forearm, and hand.

   Nervus radialis

   • The radial nerve runs along the back of the arm.
   • Damage to the radial nerve can cause wrist drop.
   • The surgeon carefully avoided the radial nerve during the operation.