Musculocutaneous Lateral Cord — FRCA Primary MCQ

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The musculocutaneous nerve is a terminal branch of which cord?

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Correct answer: A — Lateral cord

The musculocutaneous nerve (C5-C7) arises from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus. It innervates: coracobrachialis / biceps brachii / brachialis (the flexor compartment of the arm). It continues as the lateral cutaneous nerve of the forearm providing sensation to the lateral forearm.

Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum