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Brachial plexus
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Brachial plexusA network of spinal nerves that originates in the back of the neck, extends through the axilla (armpit), and gives rise to nerves to the upper limb. The brachial plexus is formed by the union of portions of the fifth through eighth cervical nerves and the first thoracic nerve, all of which come from the spinal cord.
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Axilla
The armpit
Plexus
A network of nerves or veins.
Cervical
Having to do with the neck (cervical spine) or the cervix of the uterus.
Thoracic
Pertaining to or affecting the chest.
Nerve
Tissue that conveys sensation, temperature, position information to the brain.
Cord
1. In anatomy, a long ropelike structure. 2. Short for the spinal cord or the umbilical cord.
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Brace
A device used to support a body part, correct or prevent deformities, or control movement.
Brace, foot-drop
See Ankle-foot orthosis.
Brace, Milwaukee
One of the two main types of braces used to treat the lateral curve of the spine in scoliosis. This brace can be worn to correct any curve in the spine.
Braces
Devices used by orthodontists to gradually reposition teeth to a more favorable alignment
Brachial artery
The artery that runs from the shoulder down to the elbow.
Brachial neuritis
A neuropathy involving symptoms in an upper limb. Pain and weakness may be out of proportion to sensory abnormality. (Brachial plexus neuropathy, Neuralgic amyotrophy)
Brachial palsy
See: Brachial plexus palsy.
Brachial plexus palsy
Paralysis of the arm due to an injury to the brachial plexus, a network of spinal nerves that originates in the back of the neck, extends through the axilla (armpit), and gives rise to nerves to the upper limb. The brachial plexus is formed by the union of portions of the fifth through eighth cervical nerves and the first thoracic nerve, all of which come from the spinal cord.
Brachial vein
A vein that accompanies the brachial artery between the shoulder and the elbow. The route of the brachial artery is from the shoulder down to the elbow whereas that of the brachial vein is in the reverse direction -- from the elbow back up to the shoulder.
Brachycephaly
A short head, one that is short in diameter from front to back.
Brachydactyly
Short, stubby fingers and toes.
Brachytherapy
Radiation treatment given by placing radioactive material directly in or near the target, which is often a tumor.
Brachytherapy, coronary artery
Local radiation treatment within an artery to the heart. Coronary artery brachytherapy has been used to reduce the recurrence of blockage (obstruction) of a coronary artery after successful treatment of a blockage of a stent. A stent is a tubular structure that is implanted inside of a coronary artery to keep it open, thereby preventing a heart attack.
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BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)
A balance disorder that results in the sudden onset of dizziness, spinning, or vertigo when moving the head.
Brace, foot-drop
See Ankle-foot orthosis.
Brace, Milwaukee
One of the two main types of braces used to treat the lateral curve of the spine in scoliosis. This brace can be worn to correct any curve in the spine.
Brachial artery
The artery that runs from the shoulder down to the elbow.
Brachial palsy
See: Brachial plexus palsy.
Brachial plexus
Brachial plexus palsy
Paralysis of the arm due to an injury to the brachial plexus, a network of spinal nerves that originates in the back of the neck, extends through the axilla (armpit), and gives rise to nerves to the upper limb. The brachial plexus is formed by the union of portions of the fifth through eighth cervical nerves and the first thoracic nerve, all of which come from the spinal cord.
Brachial vein
A vein that accompanies the brachial artery between the shoulder and the elbow. The route of the brachial artery is from the shoulder down to the elbow whereas that of the brachial vein is in the reverse direction -- from the elbow back up to the shoulder.
Brachycephaly
A short head, one that is short in diameter from front to back.
Brachydactyly
Short, stubby fingers and toes.
Brachytherapy
Radiation treatment given by placing radioactive material directly in or near the target, which is often a tumor.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Axilla
The armpit
Plexus
A network of nerves or veins.
Cervical
Having to do with the neck (cervical spine) or the cervix of the uterus.
Thoracic
Pertaining to or affecting the chest.
Nerve
Tissue that conveys sensation, temperature, position information to the brain.
Cord
1. In anatomy, a long ropelike structure. 2. Short for the spinal cord or the umbilical cord.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Brace
A device used to support a body part, correct or prevent deformities, or control movement.
Brace, foot-drop
See Ankle-foot orthosis.
Brace, Milwaukee
One of the two main types of braces used to treat the lateral curve of the spine in scoliosis. This brace can be worn to correct any curve in the spine.
Braces
Devices used by orthodontists to gradually reposition teeth to a more favorable alignment
Brachial artery
The artery that runs from the shoulder down to the elbow.
Brachial neuritis
A neuropathy involving symptoms in an upper limb. Pain and weakness may be out of proportion to sensory abnormality. (Brachial plexus neuropathy, Neuralgic amyotrophy)
Brachial palsy
See: Brachial plexus palsy.
Brachial plexus palsy
Paralysis of the arm due to an injury to the brachial plexus, a network of spinal nerves that originates in the back of the neck, extends through the axilla (armpit), and gives rise to nerves to the upper limb. The brachial plexus is formed by the union of portions of the fifth through eighth cervical nerves and the first thoracic nerve, all of which come from the spinal cord.
Brachial vein
A vein that accompanies the brachial artery between the shoulder and the elbow. The route of the brachial artery is from the shoulder down to the elbow whereas that of the brachial vein is in the reverse direction -- from the elbow back up to the shoulder.
Brachycephaly
A short head, one that is short in diameter from front to back.
Brachydactyly
Short, stubby fingers and toes.
Brachytherapy
Radiation treatment given by placing radioactive material directly in or near the target, which is often a tumor.
Brachytherapy, coronary artery
Local radiation treatment within an artery to the heart. Coronary artery brachytherapy has been used to reduce the recurrence of blockage (obstruction) of a coronary artery after successful treatment of a blockage of a stent. A stent is a tubular structure that is implanted inside of a coronary artery to keep it open, thereby preventing a heart attack.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)
A balance disorder that results in the sudden onset of dizziness, spinning, or vertigo when moving the head.
Brace, foot-drop
See Ankle-foot orthosis.
Brace, Milwaukee
One of the two main types of braces used to treat the lateral curve of the spine in scoliosis. This brace can be worn to correct any curve in the spine.
Brachial artery
The artery that runs from the shoulder down to the elbow.
Brachial palsy
See: Brachial plexus palsy.
Brachial plexus
Brachial plexus palsy
Paralysis of the arm due to an injury to the brachial plexus, a network of spinal nerves that originates in the back of the neck, extends through the axilla (armpit), and gives rise to nerves to the upper limb. The brachial plexus is formed by the union of portions of the fifth through eighth cervical nerves and the first thoracic nerve, all of which come from the spinal cord.
Brachial vein
A vein that accompanies the brachial artery between the shoulder and the elbow. The route of the brachial artery is from the shoulder down to the elbow whereas that of the brachial vein is in the reverse direction -- from the elbow back up to the shoulder.
Brachycephaly
A short head, one that is short in diameter from front to back.
Brachydactyly
Short, stubby fingers and toes.
Brachytherapy
Radiation treatment given by placing radioactive material directly in or near the target, which is often a tumor.
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