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Medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve: anatomical relationship with the medial epicondyle, basilic vein and brachial artery / Nervio cutáneo antebraquial medial: relación anatómica con el epicóndilo medial, vena basílica y arteria braquial
Damwan, Aomjai; Agthong, Sithiporn; Amarase, Chavarin; Yotnuengnit, Pattarapol; Huanmanop, Thanasil; Chentanez, Vilai.
  • Damwan, Aomjai; University Bangkok. Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn. Department of Anatomy. TH
  • Agthong, Sithiporn; University Bangkok. Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn. Department of Anatomy. TH
  • Amarase, Chavarin; University Bangkok. Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn. Department of Anatomy. TH
  • Yotnuengnit, Pattarapol; University Bangkok. Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn. Department of Anatomy. TH
  • Huanmanop, Thanasil; University Bangkok. Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn. Department of Anatomy. TH
  • Chentanez, Vilai; University Bangkok. Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn. Department of Anatomy. TH
Int. j. morphol ; 32(2): 481-487, jun. 2014. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-714297
ABSTRACT
Medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve (MACN) courses in the medial arm to provide sensory innervation to the medial forearm. Its anatomy has been partly described since data regarding its branching pattern and distances to adjacent landmarks are still lacking. The purpose of this study was to provide morphometric anatomy of the MACN with comparisons between sides and sexes. Ninety-six upper extremities from 26 males and 22 females were dissected. We found that up to 5 branches of MACN pierced the deep fascia with the maximum of 4 reaching the interepicondylar line (IEL). Presence of 2 and 3 branches was found in the majority of cases (> 80%). The distances from these branches to the landmarks varied considerably. In case of no branch, the mean distances to the medial epicondyle (ME) and brachial artery (BA) were approximately 1.5 cm while those to the basilic vein (BV) were 0.7 cm in both sexes. Regardless of the branching pattern, the MACN could pass over or close (within 0.5 cm) to the ME, BV and BA. Asymmetry in the branching pattern was found in 50% of specimens. Sex but not side differences were observed in some measurement parameters. These data are crucial for not only localizing the MACN during nerve block and graft harvest but also avoiding the nerve injury during surgical procedures.
RESUMEN
El recorrido del nervio cutáneo antebraquial medial (NCAM) proporciona la inervación sensorial medial del antebrazo. Su anatomía se ha descrito en parte, porque los datos relativos a su patrón de ramificación y distancias a puntos de referencia adyacentes son insuficientes. El propósito de este estudio fue proporcionar datos morfométricos sobre la anatomía del NCAM, comparando entre lados y sexos. Se disecaron 96 miembros superiores de 26 hombres y 22 mujeres. Se encontró que 5 ramos del NCAM traspasaron la fascia profunda y llegaron 4 hasta la línea interepicondilar (LIE). Presencia de 2 y 3 ramos se encontró en la mayoría de los casos (>80%). Las distancias de estos ramos a los puntos anatómicos variaron considerablemente. En caso de ausencia de ramos, la distancia medial al epicóndilo medial (EM) y arteria braquial (AB) fueron de aproximadamente 1,5 cm, mientras que a la vena basílica (VB) fueron 0,7 cm en ambos sexos. Independientemente del patrón de ramificación, el NCAM podría pasar sobre o cerca (a menos de 0,5 cm ) del EM, VB y AB. Asimetría en el patrón de ramificación se encontró en 50% de las muestras. Diferencias en algunos de los parámetros de medición se observaron según sexo, pero no por lado. Estos datos son relevantes para localizar el NCAM durante el bloqueo del nervio y la toma de injertos, sino también para evitar la lesión del nervio durante los procedimientos quirúrgicos.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Brachial Plexus / Elbow / Forearm Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: Anatomy Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Thailand Institution/Affiliation country: University Bangkok/TH

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Brachial Plexus / Elbow / Forearm Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: Anatomy Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Thailand Institution/Affiliation country: University Bangkok/TH