radial nerve

• Nervo grande do membro superior humano que se origina no plexo braquial, percorre a face posterior do braço e do antebraço, controla a extensão do cotovelo, do punho e dos dedos, e fornece sensibilidade a parte da mão.

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.

   Nervo radial

   • 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.