Medial Cord Ulnar Medial Median — FRCA Primary MCQ

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The medial cord of the brachial plexus gives rise to which terminal branches?

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Correct answer: C — Ulnar nerve and medial contribution to median nerve

The medial cord (C8-T1) gives rise to: ulnar nerve / medial contribution to the median nerve / medial cutaneous nerve of arm (medial brachial cutaneous) / and medial cutaneous nerve of forearm (medial antebrachial cutaneous). The medial pectoral nerve also arises from the medial cord.

Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum