supraclavicular part of brachial plexus

su·pra·cla·vic·u·lar part of brach·i·al plex·us

[TA]

the part of the brachial plexus that lies superior to the clavicle; it includes the roots, trunks, and divisions that give rise to the dorsal scapular, long thoracic, suprascapular and subclavian nerves.

Synonym(s): pars supraclavicularis plexus brachialis [TA]

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