Macroanatomical features of brachial plexus and its branches in Günther’s vole (Microtus guentheri)

In the present study the comprisal of brachial plexus and nerves springing from the brachial plexus in Günther’s vole has been determined. Ten adult voles (five males and five females) were used in this study. Nerves comprising the brachial plexus and the nerves arising from brachial plexus in vole were dissected and the findings were saved. The brachial plexus of the vole was comprised of the ventral root of cervical (C) ۵th, ۶th, ۷th and ۸th and thoracic (T) ۱st spinal nerves. Also, the brachial plexus was consisted of three trunks including cranial (C۵th and C۶th), medial (C۷th) and caudal (C۸th and T۱st) trunks. Nervus (n.) subclavius, n. suprascapularis, nervi (nn.) subscapularis, n. axillaris, n. musculocutaneus, n. thoracodorsalis, nn. pectorales craniales, n. pectorales caudales, n. thoracicus lateralis, n. thoracicus longus, n. ulnaris, n. medianus, and n. radialis were determined to be arising from brachial plexus. In conclusion, macroanatomical features of brachial plexus and its branches in Günther’s vole have been determined. It is thought that the findings will contribute to neuroanatomy of the rodents.

کلیدواژه ها:

anatomy ، Brachial plexus ، peripheral nerves ، Rodents ، vole