Axillary Block Target Nerves — FRCA Final MCQ

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ModerateRegional AnaesthesiaAxillary Block Target NervesFRCA Final

At the axillary level, which four nerves must be individually blocked for complete hand anaesthesia?

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Correct answer: B — Median, ulnar, radial, musculocutaneous

Four terminal nerves around axillary artery: median (lateral/medial cord), ulnar (medial cord), radial (posterior cord), musculocutaneous (already left sheath, in coracobrachialis — must be sought separately). Musculocutaneous essential for lateral forearm and tourniquet tolerance.

Reference: ESRA – 2023 – Ultrasound-guided axillary brachial plexus block