Nerves · Nervous System · Hard

Musculocutaneous

Meaning: A nerve supplying the biceps brachii, brachialis, and lateral forearm skin.

In practice: Musculocutaneous nerve injury causes weakness in elbow flexion and supination.

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Which word means: Drooping of the upper eyelid due to oculomotor nerve palsy or Horner's syndrome.

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