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The cords of the brachial plexus are named according to their relation to the second part of the axillary artery, which in turn is located deep to pectoralis minor. The lateral cord of the brachial plexus is located lateral to the axillary artery.  The lateral cord is formed from the union of the anterior divisions of the upper and middle trunks.
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Lateral cord
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Each trunk divides into two divisions (anterior and posterior) within the posterior triangle of the neck. The trunks can be visualised between the anterior and middle scalene muscles. The arrow is not located in this region.
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Inferior trunk
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The posterior cord is located posterior to the second part of the axillary artery. It is formed by the union of all three posterior divisions.
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Posterior cord
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The medial cord is located medial to the second part of the axillary artery. It is a continuation of the anterior division of the inferior trunk.
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Medial cord
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Each trunk divides into two divisions (anterior and posterior) within the posterior triangle of the neck. The trunks can be visualised between the anterior and middle scalene muscles. The arrow is not located in this region.
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Middle trunk
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Brachial plexus
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Upper Limb Anatomy
Identify the part of the brachial plexus indicated by the blue arrow.

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