Anomalous Supply of Anterior Compartment Muscles of the Arm by the Median Nerve in the Absence of the Musculocutaneous Nerve

Anatomical diversity in the brachial plexus and its terminal branches in the right upper limb is described in this abstract. Variations in the brachial plexus are not unusual, but this case is notable since the musculocutaneous nerve is absent, and the median nerve has given branches to the structure in the anterior compartment as a result. In this study, we found that the musculocutaneous nerve does not innervate the anterior compartment of the arm; instead, the median nerve has taken on a broader role. In particular, the median nerve supplies the lateral aspect of the forearm, biceps brachii, coracobrachialis, and brachialis muscles. This instance emphasizes how important it is to comprehend and identify differences in neuronal architecture within the anterior compartment of the arm. Medical practitioners may find it helpful to know about these differences when diagnosing and treating individuals with upper limb disorders, as they have clinical implications.

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Cureus
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2025-04-03
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.81682
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Hernia repair and management
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Anomalous Supply of Anterior Compartment Muscles of the Arm by the Median Nerve in the Absence of the Musculocutaneous Nerve

Prabhas Ranjan Tripathy, Arthi Ganapathy, KC Pradheep Kumar, Sanjukta Sahoo
Cureus
Hernia repair and management
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Anomalous Supply of Anterior Compartment Muscles of the Arm by the Median Nerve in the Absence of the Musculocutaneous Nerve

Prabhas Ranjan Tripathy, Arthi Ganapathy, KC Pradheep Kumar, Sanjukta Sahoo
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Anatomical diversity in the brachial plexus and its terminal branches in the right upper limb is described in this abstract. Variations in the brachial plexus are not unusual, but this case is notable since the musculocutaneous nerve is absent, and the median nerve has given branches to the structure in the anterior compartment as a result. In this study, we found that the musculocutaneous nerve does not innervate the anterior compartment of the arm; instead, the median nerve has taken on a broader role. In particular, the median nerve supplies the lateral aspect of the forearm, biceps brachii, coracobrachialis, and brachialis muscles. This instance emphasizes how important it is to comprehend and identify differences in neuronal architecture within the anterior compartment of the arm. Medical practitioners may find it helpful to know about these differences when diagnosing and treating individuals with upper limb disorders, as they have clinical implications.

CureusVol. 17(4)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 88%
Hernia repair and management
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Anomalous Supply of Anterior Compartment Muscles of the Arm by the Median Nerve in the Absence of the Musculocutaneous Nerve — Prabhas Ranjan Tripathy, Arthi Ganapathy, et al. · Cureus (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS